Best Schools in Mountain Iron, MN
Mountain Iron, MN has 9 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,356 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Mountain Iron meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mountain Iron, MN
The top high schools in Mountain Iron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Iron-buhl School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students
2. Virginia Secondary
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Rock Ridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 750 Students
3. Cherry Secondary
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St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 250 Students
4. East Range Academy Of Tech-science
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East Range Academy Of Tech-science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mountain Iron, MN
The top elementary schools in Mountain Iron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurentian Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Ridge Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
2. Merritt Elementary
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Mountain Iron-buhl School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
3. North Star Elementary
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Rock Ridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 408 Students
4. Cherry Elementary
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St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 307 Students
5. Parkview Elementary
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Rock Ridge Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mountain Iron, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mountain Iron, MN has a total population of 3,319 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mountain Iron, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mountain Iron, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mountain Iron, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mountain Iron, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mountain Iron, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mountain Iron, MN
How many schools are in Mountain Iron, MN?
Mountain Iron, MN has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,356 students in total.
How do schools in Mountain Iron perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Mountain Iron score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Mountain Iron meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mountain Iron?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Mountain Iron
3 of 3 schools in Mountain Iron carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Mountain Iron. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.