Serving 280 students in grades 5-8, Menahga Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Menahga Middle School?
280 students attend Menahga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Menahga Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menahga Middle School?
Menahga Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Menahga Middle School offer ?
Menahga Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Menahga Middle School part of?
Menahga Middle School is part of Menahga ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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