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#1999 of 3,192 schools in MI
Blesch Intermediate School
Elementary School · Menominee Area Public Schools · Menominee, MI
A Menominee Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
1200 11TH AVE, Menominee, MI 49858
- Math 32% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blesch Intermediate School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blesch Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menominee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,813
Median home value
$127,100
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Menominee Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blesch Intermediate School is listed in Menominee Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blesch Intermediate School
Blesch Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Menominee, MI, part of Menominee Area Public Schools, serving approximately 368 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,999 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blesch Intermediate School
What grades does Blesch Intermediate School serve?
Blesch Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Blesch Intermediate School?
Blesch Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blesch Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blesch Intermediate School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blesch Intermediate School rank in MI?
Blesch Intermediate School ranks #1,999 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Blesch Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blesch Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blesch Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blesch Intermediate School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blesch Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Blesch Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blesch Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Blesch Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blesch Intermediate School?
59.2% of students at Blesch Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Menominee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (906) 863-4466
- Area population (ZIP 49858)
- 11,870
- Area average commute
- 15.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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