DICKINSONIRON SPECIAL EDUCATION
DickinsonIron Special Education is a public school that is part of the Dickinson-Iron ISD school district, located in KINGSFORD, MI with about 53 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, DickinsonIron Special Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.
The Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District (DIISD), located in Kingsford, Michigan, serves as a vital educational service agency supporting the local school districts within Dickinson and Iron counties. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 school for the general public, the DIISD acts as a regional hub that provides specialized programs, administrative support, and instructional resources to help local districts meet the diverse needs of their students. Their mission is centered on fostering collaboration and providing high-quality leadership to improve student achievement throughout the region.
The agency is particularly noted for its comprehensive special education services, which include specialized programming, therapeutic support, and resources for students with disabilities, ensuring they receive equitable access to education. In addition to special education, the DIISD provides essential services such as professional development for educators, school improvement initiatives, and specialized instructional support. By coordinating these resources, the DIISD plays a foundational role in maintaining educational standards and providing a safety net of services that individual rural districts might otherwise struggle to sustain on their own.
For more information, contact DickinsonIron Special Education at (906) 779-2692 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KINGSFORD, MI 49802-4451
(906) 779-2692
http://www.diisd.org
DICKINSONIRON SPECIAL EDUCATION is a public school in KINGSFORD, MI with about 53 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dickinson-Iron ISD
- Total Students:
- 53
- Teachers:
- 8.65
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 53 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DICKINSONIRON SPECIAL EDUCATION is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.9%
- Female
- 37.7%
- Male
- 62.3%
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.