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North Elementary School

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North Elementary School ranks 519 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

519^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

North Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Iron Mountain, Michigan, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 259 students. The school is part of the Iron Mountain Public Schools district, which is ranked 293 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Elementary School has shown a mixed performance in academic assessments over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 253 and 829 out of around 1,500 Michigan elementary schools. However, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade M-Step English Language Arts and Math were higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Compared to the nearby Norway Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School, North Elementary School's proficiency rates were generally lower, especially in 4th grade Math and 5th grade Science and Social Studies.

North Elementary School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite this, the school's performance for low-income students is noteworthy, as they ranked 232 out of 1,346 Michigan elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year, indicating that the school is effectively supporting this student population. However, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 19.7% to 32.8% over the past few years, which is a significant concern and may be impacting the school's overall academic performance.

263

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,979

Per pupil spending ?

63.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

900 5th St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801-1970

(906) 779-2626

District: Iron Mountain Public Schools

Students who attend North Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle School
	East Elementary School
High:	Iron Mountain High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Hispanic:

7.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2013 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (48% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Above the Michigan median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Michigan avg41%

519^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

293^rd of 613Iron Mountain Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	63.4	519 of 1488	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.8	286 of 1486	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.2	311 of 1470	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.7	360 of 1344	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	34.4	757 of 1153	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.1	829 of 1408	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	71.2	415 of 1448	71.3%	★★★★☆
2017	56.4	564 of 1466	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	75.9	310 of 1548	80.0%	★★★★☆
2013	80.0	253 of 1563	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	85.0	166 of 1566	89.4%	★★★★☆
2011	71.4	453 of 1552	70.8%	★★★★☆
2010	75.1	320 of 1552	79.4%	★★★★☆
2009	87.2	38 of 1589	97.6%	★★★★★
2008	79.4	225 of 1577	85.7%	★★★★☆
2007	80.0	195 of 1565	87.5%	★★★★☆
2006	68.0	495 of 1545	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	53.9	564 of 1338	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.9	303 of 1342	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	68.4	329 of 1321	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	57.6	416 of 1106	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.5	816 of 1171	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.0	664 of 1443	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	232 of 1346	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.6	173 of 1381	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	145 of 1350	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.9	142 of 1099	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	39.4	469 of 749	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.0	615 of 1134	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	79.6	178 of 1397	87.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	66.9	413 of 1366	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.4	323 of 1347	76.0%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	256 of 1334	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	270 of 1139	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	36.8	583 of 915	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	78.1	275 of 1446	81.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	53.4	546 of 1206	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.2	392 of 1204	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.7	366 of 1198	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.0	356 of 1102	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.1	750 of 1005	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.3	893 of 1128	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	61.2	465 of 1253	62.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)83rd percentile+18 vs school

Male (2025)70th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)58th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)55th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Math51%+10 vs state

English Language Arts45%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Elementary School	Public	K-4	900 5th St	Iron Mountain	49801	Dickinson County	Iron Mountain Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 779-2626	263	14	18.2	63.5%	206 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.6%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.8%)	63.4	519^th of 1488 public elementary schools	65.1%		77.8	286^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.8%	233	51.1	37.8		60.0	39.5				$13,979	$1,458	$12,521
Woodland Elementary School	Public	K-4	2000 W Pyle Dr	Kingsford	49802	Dickinson County	Breitung Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 779-2685	771	53	14.6	46.3%	704 (91.3%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.6%)	82.7	235^th of 1488 public elementary schools	84.2%		80	251^st of 1486 public elementary schools	83.1%	16	57.0	54.5		66.7	58.3				$13,549	$1,965	$11,584
Norway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	300 Section St	Norway	49870	Dickinson County	Norway-Vulcan Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 563-9543	242	17	14.2	40.1%	230 (95.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	88	158^th of 1488 public elementary schools	89.4%		82.1	227^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.7%	69	50.0	72.7	71.4	83.3	66.7	64.3	64.3	40.5	$15,094	$1,245	$13,849

Frequently Asked Questions about North Elementary School

Is North Elementary School a good school?

North Elementary School ranks 519^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 263 students attended North Elementary School.

What district is North Elementary School in?

Iron Mountain Public Schools

What schools do graduates of North Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle School
Middle : East Elementary School
High : Iron Mountain High School

What is the racial makeup of North Elementary School?

Students at North Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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