Menominee Indian School District

The Menominee Indian School District in Wisconsin operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Keshena Primary and Kaehkenawapahtaeq), 1 middle school (Menominee Indian Middle), and 1 high school (Menominee Indian High). The data reveals that the district is struggling with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and alarmingly low graduation rates across all schools.

Standardized test scores are extremely low compared to state averages, with proficiency rates in the single digits for many grade levels and subjects. For example, only 9.84% of 3rd graders at Keshena Primary were proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 52.07%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates as high as 76.5% at Menominee Indian Middle in 2022-2023. The district's graduation rate is alarmingly low, with Menominee Indian High reporting a 4-year graduation rate of just 1.1% in 2022-2023.

Despite the district's high per-student spending, which ranges from $19,766 to $20,776, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that additional resources alone may not be the solution to the district's challenges. The data highlights the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the underlying issues, with a focus on improving student engagement, attendance, and academic achievement across all schools in the Menominee Indian School District.