WEST IRON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Iron County Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Iron County Public Schools school district, located in IRON RIVER, MI with about 187 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, West Iron County Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Iron County Middle School, located in Iron River, Michigan, serves as a central hub for student development within the West Iron County Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Upper Peninsula, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional maturity during the critical middle school years.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their individual learning needs. Beyond the classroom, the district prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and programs that promote school spirit and civic responsibility. By maintaining a supportive environment, West Iron County Middle School strives to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors at the high school level and beyond.
For more information, contact West Iron County Middle School at (906) 265-5184 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
IRON RIVER, MI 49935-2146
(906) 265-5184
http://www.westiron.org
WEST IRON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IRON RIVER, MI with about 187 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Iron County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 187
- Teachers:
- 11.24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 187 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST IRON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 54.0%
- Male
- 46.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.