Menominee Area School District

1230 13th St
Menominee, MI 49858-2763
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Menominee Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,147 students in Menominee Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Menominee Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,147 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Menominee Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#425 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Menominee Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Menominee Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Menominee Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Menominee Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Menominee Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
19 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,038 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
97
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,668 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Menominee Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Menominee Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,663
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Menominee Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,668
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Menominee Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Menominee Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menominee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 18th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Blesch Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 11th Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-4466
Grades: 3-6
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Menominee Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 18th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Grades: 7-8
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
1800 18th Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-3605
Grades: PK-2
| 264 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Menominee Area School District?
Menominee Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,147 students.
What is the rank of Menominee Area School District?
Menominee Area School District is ranked #430 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menominee Area School District?
91% of Menominee Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menominee Area School District?
Menominee Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Menominee Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,668 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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