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#1850 of 3,192 schools in MI

North Elementary School

Elementary School · Iron Mountain Public Schools · Iron Mountain, MI

An Iron Mountain Public Schools elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 5TH ST, Iron Mountain, MI 49801

  • Math 54% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 54% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$13,668
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at North Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Imk Community EducationEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.9 mi106Compare →
Bishop Baraga Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–81.3 mi83Compare →
Dickinsoniron Special EducationEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–122.4 mi51Compare →
Pine Mountain Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–82.5 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Iron Mountain Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 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

North Elementary School is listed in Iron Mountain Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Elementary School

North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Iron Mountain, MI, part of Iron Mountain Public Schools, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,850 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Elementary School

What grades does North Elementary School serve?

North Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend North Elementary School?

North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Elementary School rank in MI?

North Elementary School ranks #1,850 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 North Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Elementary School a charter school?

No, North Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Elementary School?

63.3% of students at North Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Dickinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 49801)
11,606
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
48.3
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 49801; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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