Summary:
Menominee Area Public Schools has only one middle school, Menominee Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Located in Menominee, Michigan, the school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Menominee Junior High School has an enrollment of 176 students, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (86.93%) and a high percentage of students (52.27%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-STEP and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages in most subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.8% in 8th grade Social Studies to 55.8% in 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the past few years, with lower proficiency rates in 2022-2023 compared to 2023-2024.
Despite spending slightly more per student ($9,980) than the state average and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.4, Menominee Junior High School faces significant challenges. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.8% is a major concern and may be contributing to the academic performance issues. To address these challenges, the Menominee Area Public Schools district may need to implement targeted interventions, explore ways to improve attendance, and identify strategies to better align with state academic standards.
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