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Dickinson-Iron Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 51 students in Dickinson-Iron Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dickinson-Iron Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
51 Students
1,376,285 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,372 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $299,863 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $282,157 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$299,863
$18,510
Spending / Student
$282,157
$17,693
Best Dickinson-Iron Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Dickinsoniron Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
300 North Blvd
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Gr: 9-12
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dickinson-Iron Independent School District?
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 51 students.
What is the rank of Dickinson-Iron Independent School District?
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District is ranked #18 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson-Iron Independent School District?
94% of Dickinson-Iron Independent School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dickinson-Iron Independent School District?
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dickinson-Iron Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $282,157 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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