Menominee Area Public Schools

The Menominee Area Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district faces some notable challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and disparities in academic performance across its schools.

Among the standout schools, Blesch Intermediate School stands out for its relatively high chronic absenteeism rate and lower proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math, particularly in the upper elementary grades. However, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in these subjects are higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Menominee High School has a low 4-year graduation rate and a high dropout rate, along with lower proficiency rates in SAT/Mathematics, M-Step/Science, and M-Step/Social Studies compared to the district and state.

Across the district, all schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The district also shows disparities in resource allocation, with Menominee High School having the highest spending per student and Menominee Junior High School having the lowest. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions to address the district's challenges and improve educational outcomes for all students.