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Blesch Intermediate School

Summary:

Blesch Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Menominee, Michigan, serving 357 students in grades 3-6. The school is part of the Menominee Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 431 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blesch Intermediate School has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Central Elementary School, which has a more diverse student body. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is mixed compared to state and district averages, with some grade levels and subjects performing better than others, particularly in math and science. Additionally, Blesch Intermediate School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7% in 2018-2019 to 34.2% in 2021-2022, which is a concerning trend that could impact student learning and achievement.

Compared to Central Elementary School, Blesch Intermediate School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.43% to 56.86% in recent years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, Blesch Intermediate School's spending per student has increased over the years, from $9,328 in 2019-2020 to $12,315 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Central Elementary School, which spends $16,431 per student. Despite these investments, Blesch Intermediate School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 649 out of 1,344 Michigan elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 811 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 1200 11th Ave
       Menominee, MI  49858-2764

(906) 863-4466

District: Menominee Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
811th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,315 Help


Students who attend Blesch Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Menominee Junior High School
High:    Menominee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blesch Intermediate School ranks worse than 54.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blesch Intermediate School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Blesch Intermediate School employs 23.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blesch Intermediate School is $12,315.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blesch Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blesch Intermediate School 811th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Blesch Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Menominee Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Menominee Area Public Schools 431st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blesch Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Blesch Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 50.16 998th 1565 36.2%
2008 56.82 855th 1577 45.8%
2009 64.63 670th 1589 57.8%
2010 63.25 751st 1552 51.6%
2011 60.50 770th 1552 50.4%
2012 39.72 1064th 1566 32.1%
2013 44.49 939th 1563 39.9%
2014 46.46 893rd 1533 41.7%
2015 39.27 1017th 1580 35.6%
2016 43.41 902nd 1548 41.7%
2017 39.30 879th 1466 40.0%
2018 48.39 819th 1448 43.4%
2019 34.10 928th 1408 34.1%
2021 30.86 806th 1153 30.1%
2022 48.03 649th 1344 51.7%
2023 43.78 788th 1470 46.4%
2024 42.39 811th 1486 45.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blesch Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.56 239th 403 40.7%
2023 36.79 132nd 195 32.3%
2024 29.88 169th 225 24.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blesch Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.57 625th 1397 55.3%
2019 42.21 669th 1134 41.0%
2021 41.33 447th 749 40.3%
2022 55.92 430th 1099 60.9%
2023 46.35 690th 1350 48.9%
2024 44.80 725th 1381 47.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Blesch Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.46 743rd 1443 48.5%
2019 33.00 811th 1171 30.7%
2021 27.04 692nd 902 23.3%
2022 32.09 768th 1106 30.6%
2023 35.24 838th 1321 36.6%
2024 31.45 917th 1342 31.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Blesch Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.81 848th 1446 41.4%
2019 28.67 876th 1196 26.8%
2021 31.84 650th 915 29.0%
2022 52.11 515th 1139 54.8%
2023 41.09 764th 1334 42.7%
2024 44.54 715th 1347 46.9%
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Rank History for White students at Blesch Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.31 878th 1253 29.9%
2019 22.88 927th 1128 17.8%
2021 27.40 764th 1005 24.0%
2022 39.04 674th 1102 38.8%
2023 33.96 813th 1198 32.1%
2024 33.80 813th 1204 32.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blesch Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 404 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 9 418
2006 382 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 5 393
2007 375 2 4 2 2 n/a n/a 11 396
2008 357 3 5 2 1 n/a n/a 10 378
2009 375 3 2 0 2 n/a n/a 11 393
2010 382 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 384
2011 349 0 0 6 4 0 16 0 375
2012 338 1 0 6 2 0 20 0 367
2013 424 0 0 12 2 1 11 0 450
2014 403 1 0 15 1 1 7 0 428
2015 390 6 0 12 1 1 10 0 420
2016 378 6 0 5 0 1 9 0 399
2017 375 6 0 7 0 2 9 0 399
2018 369 6 0 8 1 2 9 0 395
2019 347 7 1 9 0 2 12 0 378
2020 342 10 0 13 0 1 14 0 380
2021 320 4 0 15 2 0 13 0 354
2022 320 7 1 9 2 0 11 0 350
2023 326 8 2 11 1 1 8 0 357
2024 328 3 2 17 3 1 14 0 368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blesch Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 418 24.2 17.3 36.7
2006 393 22.7 17.3 38.7
2007 396 21.5 18.4 36.6
2008 378 22.2 17.0 38.3
2009 393 23.0 17.1 39.3
2010 384 22.5 17.0 48.4
2011 375 22.3 16.7 48
2012 367 21.4 17.0 52.9
2013 450 23.7 18.9 55.3
2014 428 23.0 18.5 57
2015 420 23.0 18.2 51
2016 399 22.0 18.1 48.1
2017 399 22.1 18.0 53.6
2018 395 22.1 17.8 64.3
2019 378 20.6 18.2 58.5
2020 380 22.7 16.7 57.6
2021 354 21.7 16.3 56.5
2022 350 22.6 15.4 53.4
2023 357 22.8 15.6 56.9
2024 368 23.8 15.4 59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blesch Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 418 24.2 17.3 36.7
2006 393 22.7 17.3 38.7
2007 396 21.5 18.4 36.6
2008 378 22.2 17.0 38.3
2009 393 23.0 17.1 39.3
2010 384 22.5 17.0 48.4
2011 375 22.3 16.7 48
2012 367 21.4 17.0 52.9
2013 450 23.7 18.9 55.3
2014 428 23.0 18.5 57
2015 420 23.0 18.2 51
2016 399 22.0 18.1 48.1
2017 399 22.1 18.0 53.6
2018 395 22.1 17.8 64.3
2019 378 20.6 18.2 58.5
2020 380 22.7 16.7 57.6
2021 354 21.7 16.3 56.5
2022 350 22.6 15.4 53.4
2023 357 22.8 15.6 56.9
2024 368 23.8 15.4 59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blesch Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,056 (11.9%) $7,802 (88.1%) $8,858
2020 $1,034 (11.1%) $8,294 (88.9%) $9,328
2021 $1,239 (12.3%) $8,852 (87.7%) $10,091
2022 $2,532 (22.1%) $8,935 (77.9%) $11,468
2023 $1,294 (10.5%) $11,021 (89.5%) $12,315

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blesch Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 928th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 788th of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blesch Intermediate School)5039.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Menominee Area Public Schools)5039.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Blesch Intermediate School)5047.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Menominee Area Public Schools)5047.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blesch Intermediate School)32.535.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Menominee Area Public Schools)32.535.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Blesch Intermediate School)3026.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Menominee Area Public Schools)3026.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blesch Intermediate School)45.135.2
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Menominee Area Public Schools)45.135.2
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Blesch Intermediate School)23.530.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Menominee Area Public Schools)23.530.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Blesch Intermediate School)9.815.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Menominee Area Public Schools)9.815.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blesch Intermediate School)35.738.8
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Menominee Area Public Schools)35.738.8
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Blesch Intermediate School)23.537.5
 14%
   6th Grade Math (Menominee Area Public Schools)23.537.5
 14%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students378357
 5.6%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White347326
 6.1%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%56.9%
 1.6%

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Students at Blesch Intermediate School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Blesch Intermediate School.

Students who attend Blesch Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Menominee Junior High School
High : Menominee High School

Blesch Intermediate School ranks 811th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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