State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly | dpi.wi.gov
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly | dpi.wi.gov
Of the 963 students attending Menominee County schools, 87.6% were American Indian. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 7.2% of Menominee County students.
In the previous school year, American Indian students were also the most common group in Menominee County, representing 87.1% of the student body.
Countywide, Keshena Primary School had the most even distribution of races, which included 86.9% American Indian students, 6.7% Hispanic students, 5.7% multiracial students, 0.5% Pacific Islander students, and 0.2% Black students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 0.6% from the previous year.
According to the NAEP's 2022 results, there was a significant achievement gap between ethnic groups in Wisconsin. On average, white students outperformed Black students by 40 to 50 points in mathematics and reading. Hispanic students also scored lower than their white peers in both subjects, with an average gap of about 20 points.
| School Name | Most Represented Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keshena Primary School | Amer Indian | 86.9% | 419 |
| Menominee Indian High School | Amer Indian | 87.2% | 358 |
| Menominee Indian Middle School | Amer Indian | 90.3% | 186 |
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