For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 283 students in Mountain Iron, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Mountain Iron, MN is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Iron, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mountain Iron have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mountain Iron, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mountain Iron, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mountain Iron, MN include Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Mountain Iron?
2 public middle schools are located in Mountain Iron.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Iron?
Mountain Iron public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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