Menahga Public School District

The Menahga Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools: Menahga Elementary and Menahga High School. Both schools serve a predominantly white student population, with Menahga Elementary having an even more homogeneous demographic at 95.15% white students. However, the schools consistently underperform compared to state averages on standardized tests, particularly in math proficiency.

Menahga Elementary is ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's math and reading proficiency scores are generally below the state average, and its science proficiency scores are significantly lower. Menahga High School is also ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools, with a 2-star rating in 2022-2023 and a 3-star rating in 2023-2024. The high school's math proficiency scores are particularly low, with only 21.43% of 11th-graders meeting or exceeding the standard.

Both schools serve a relatively low-income student population, as indicated by their high free and reduced lunch rates of 58.74% at the elementary school and 54.77% at the high school. The lower student-teacher ratios, 15.3 at the elementary school and 18.3 at the high school, may suggest additional resources or support for students, but the academic performance data suggests that these efforts have not been fully effective in improving student outcomes. Overall, the Menahga Public School District faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach.