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#674 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 34% in state
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
High School · Mountain Iron-buhl School District · Mountain Iron, MN
A high school in Mountain Iron, MN where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8659 UNITY DRIVE, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average251/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,261
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mountain Iron-buhl School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is listed in MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is a public high school in Mountain Iron, MN, part of Mountain Iron-buhl School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
What grades does Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary serve?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary 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 Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary rank in MN?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary ranks #674 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary a charter school?
No, Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary a Title I school?
No, Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
43.2% of students at Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (218) 735-8271
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 55768)
- 2,791
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 55768; 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
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