Summary:
The Menomonie Area School District consists of 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Oaklawn Elementary and Knapp Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while others, such as River Heights Elementary, struggle to meet those benchmarks.
The data reveals that smaller elementary schools, like Knapp and Downsville Elementary, tend to have better student-teacher ratios and higher test scores, suggesting that school size may be a factor in academic success. However, the district's high school, Menomonie High, faces challenges, with the highest chronic absenteeism rate and the lowest test scores compared to the district and state averages.
Socioeconomic factors also appear to play a role, with higher-poverty schools like River Heights struggling more than their more affluent counterparts. Additionally, several schools, including Menomonie High and Menomonie Middle, have seen their statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings decline in recent years, indicating potential areas for improvement across the Menomonie Area School District.
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