Below Average
#2645 of 3,192 schools in MI
Imk Community Education
School · Iron Mountain Public Schools · Iron Mountain, MI
An Iron Mountain Public Schools school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
800 East E St, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
- Math 25% proficient (2015)
- Reading 25% proficient (2015)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Imk Community Education score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 7-year record (2009–2015).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Imk Community Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,461
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinsoniron Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Iron Mountain Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Imk Community Education is listed in Iron Mountain Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imk Community Education
Imk Community Education is a public school in Iron Mountain, MI, part of Iron Mountain Public Schools, serving approximately 106 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,645 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imk Community Education
What grades does Imk Community Education serve?
Imk Community Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Imk Community Education?
Imk Community Education has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imk Community Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Imk Community Education is 26.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Imk Community Education rank in MI?
Imk Community Education ranks #2,645 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Imk Community Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Imk Community Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Imk Community Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imk Community Education has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Imk Community Education a charter school?
No, Imk Community Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Imk Community Education a Title I school?
No, Imk Community Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imk Community Education?
81.1% of students at Imk Community Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dickinson County
- Phone
- (906) 779-2660
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 49801)
- 11,606
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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