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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 2026 school year, there are 3 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.
Public Schools 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
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,154 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Menominee Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
% 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 $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,585 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,575
$18,606
Spending / Student
$13,585
$17,784
Best Menominee Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menominee High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 18th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Menominee Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 11th Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-4466
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-4466
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Menominee Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 18th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menominee Area School District?
Menominee Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,154 students.
What is the rank of Menominee Area School District?
Menominee Area School District is ranked #421 out of 845 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 16:1, 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 $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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