Mountain Iron-buhl School District
School District · Mountain Iron, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,976
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,976
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#194 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,976
$632 vs Minnesota median
District size
591 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
About Mountain Iron-buhl School District
Mountain Iron-buhl School District is a Mountain Iron, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 591 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $13,976 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Mountain Iron-buhl School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Merritt Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Mountain Iron-buhl School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mountain Iron-buhl School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mountain Iron-buhl School District with test data.
Schools in Mountain Iron-buhl School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Mountain Iron
- Total Enrollment
- 591
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mountain Iron-buhl School District?
Mountain Iron-buhl School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mountain Iron-buhl School District?
The average composite rating for Mountain Iron-buhl School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mountain Iron-buhl School District?
Mountain Iron-buhl School District spends $13,976 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain Iron-buhl School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mountain Iron-buhl School District is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mountain Iron-buhl School District?
Merritt Elementary is the highest-rated school in Mountain Iron-buhl School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Mountain Iron-buhl School District?
Across schools in Mountain Iron-buhl School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
Resources
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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