Enrollment
271
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Menominee, MI
Menominee Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Menominee Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262355006031
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menominee Jr High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Menominee · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Menominee Jr High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menominee Jr High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Menominee, MI.
School address
District: Menominee Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262355006031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menominee Jr High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menominee Jr High School
Menominee Jr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Menominee, Michigan, enrolling 271 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 55% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 271 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 548 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #494, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 271 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Menominee Area Public Schools also operates Blesch Intermediate School (531 students) and Menominee High School (352 students) alongside Menominee Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Menominee Jr High School compares
Menominee Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 55% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Menominee Jr High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menominee Area Public Schools, which includes Menominee Jr High School.
$12,809
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.8%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Menominee Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blesch Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Menominee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menominee Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Menominee Jr High School
How many students attend Menominee Jr High School?
Menominee Jr High School has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Menominee, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menominee Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Menominee Jr High School is 27.1:1, which is 55% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menominee Jr High School?
50.6% of students at Menominee Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menominee Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Menominee Jr High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Menominee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menominee Jr High School?
Menominee Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Menominee Jr High School rank among public schools in Menominee?
By Resource Investment Index, Menominee Jr High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Menominee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Menominee on the city page.
Is Menominee Jr High School a good school?
Menominee Jr High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Menominee Area Public Schools?
Besides Menominee Jr High School, Menominee Area Public Schools also operates Blesch Intermediate School (531 students), Menominee High School (352 students), and Central Elementary School (264 students). See the Menominee Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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