Below Average
#2695 of 3,192 schools in MI
Menominee JR High School
Middle School · Menominee Area Public Schools · Menominee, MI
A Menominee Area Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2101 18TH ST, Menominee, MI 49858
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 31% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Menominee JR High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Menominee JR High 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee ISD Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Marinette MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Menominee Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Menominee JR High School is listed in Menominee Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Menominee JR High School
Menominee JR High School is a public middle school in Menominee, MI, part of Menominee Area Public Schools, serving approximately 184 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,695 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Menominee JR High School
What grades does Menominee JR High School serve?
Menominee JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Menominee JR High School?
Menominee JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menominee JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Menominee JR High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Menominee JR High School rank in MI?
Menominee JR High School ranks #2,695 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Menominee JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Menominee JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Menominee JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Menominee JR High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Menominee JR High School a charter school?
No, Menominee JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Menominee JR High School a Title I school?
No, Menominee JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Menominee JR High School?
54.9% of students at Menominee JR High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Menominee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (906) 863-7814
- 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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