Menominee Junior High School

Menominee Junior High School in Menominee, MI, serves 271 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Menominee Area Public Schools district, with just over half of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

The most encouraging news for parents is that this school shows a clear upward trajectory. Statewide, the school has climbed from the 24th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 49th percentile in 2025-2026, and its star rating has improved from 1 to 2 stars. The standout story is 8th grade: students are now outperforming the state average in science (43.8% proficient vs. 39.2% statewide) and on the PSAT in both English Language Arts (66.3% vs. 64.8%) and math (38.2% vs. 33.2%). This suggests that even if your child enters in 6th or 7th grade below grade level, the school is highly effective at accelerating growth by the time they reach 8th grade. The school is also exceptionally strong with its special education students, who ranked in the 65th percentile statewide—a 3-star rating that indicates targeted support is working well.

However, there are challenges to be aware of. The biggest academic weakness is math in 6th and 7th grades, where only about 17% of 6th graders and 16% of 7th graders are proficient, compared to state averages above 31%. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with 27.1% of students missing too much school in 2024-2025—higher than the district average of 21.1%. Additionally, there is a notable gender gap, with male students ranking in the 50th percentile while female students rank in the 39th percentile. Finally, per-student spending has decreased (from $9,980 to $8,123) while class sizes have grown (student-teacher ratio from 16.4 to 20.4), which could strain the resources that have driven recent gains. There are no other schools within 20 miles for comparison, making this the primary middle school option for the area.