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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,154 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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Menominee Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,154 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Menominee Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#399 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
35%
41%
45%
27%
38%
87%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,585 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,575
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,585
$17,693

Best Menominee Area School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menominee High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 18th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Blesch Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 11th Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-4466
Gr: 3-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Menominee Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 18th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Gr: 7-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 18th Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-3605
Gr: PK-2 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Menominee Area School District?
Menominee Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,154 students.
What is the rank of Menominee Area School District?
Menominee Area School District is ranked #422 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menominee Area School District?
88% of Menominee Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $13,585 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,154 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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