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#786 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 25% in state

Luther L Wright K12 School

School · Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County · Ironwood, MI

An Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

650 EAST AYER ST, Ironwood, MI 49938

  • Math 31% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 41% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation7.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$14,547
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Luther L Wright K12 School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Luther L Wright K12 School 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ironwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,379

Median home value

$95,500

Median rent

$590/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Luther L Wright K12 School is listed in Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Luther L Wright K12 School

Luther L Wright K12 School is a public school in Ironwood, MI, part of Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County, serving approximately 729 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Luther L Wright K12 School

What grades does Luther L Wright K12 School serve?

Luther L Wright K12 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Luther L Wright K12 School?

Luther L Wright K12 School has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther L Wright K12 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Luther L Wright K12 School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Luther L Wright K12 School rank in MI?

Luther L Wright K12 School ranks #786 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Luther L Wright K12 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Luther L Wright K12 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Luther L Wright K12 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther L Wright K12 School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Luther L Wright K12 School a charter school?

No, Luther L Wright K12 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Luther L Wright K12 School a Title I school?

No, Luther L Wright K12 School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luther L Wright K12 School?

58.7% of students at Luther L Wright K12 School 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
729
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Gogebic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 49938)
7,424
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
51.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 49938; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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