Very Good
#889 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
West Iron County Middle High School
High School · West Iron County Public Schools · Iron River, MI
A high school in Iron River, MI serving grades 6th – 12th.
701 GARFIELD AVE, Iron River, MI 49935
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Iron County Middle High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Iron County Middle High 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iron River), 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
$52,254
Median home value
$103,800
Median rent
$445/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
West Iron County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Iron County Middle High School is listed in West Iron County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Iron County Middle High School
West Iron County Middle High School is a public high school in Iron River, MI, part of West Iron County Public Schools, serving approximately 438 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #889 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Iron County Middle High School
What grades does West Iron County Middle High School serve?
West Iron County Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend West Iron County Middle High School?
West Iron County Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Iron County Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Iron County Middle High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Iron County Middle High School rank in MI?
West Iron County Middle High School ranks #889 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Iron County Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Iron County Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 West Iron County Middle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Iron County Middle High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Iron County Middle High School a charter school?
No, West Iron County Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Iron County Middle High School a Title I school?
No, West Iron County Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Iron County Middle High School?
60.7% of students at West Iron County Middle High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (906) 265-5184
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49935)
- 5,969
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49935; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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