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WakefieldMarenisco School

Summary:

WakefieldMarenisco School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Wakefield, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 252 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several challenges, including declining graduation rates, high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, and consistently underperforming test scores compared to state and district averages.

WakefieldMarenisco School's four-year graduation rate has dropped from 100% in 2019-2020 to 82.6% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average of 81.4%. The school's dropout rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 0% to 13%, notably higher than the state average of 8.1%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 32.7% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average of 22.8%. On standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT, the school's performance is consistently lower than the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

When compared to the nearby Luther L Wright K12 School, WakefieldMarenisco School performs significantly worse on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are often 10-20 percentage points lower. This suggests that the academic challenges faced by WakefieldMarenisco School may be unique to the school or the Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County district. The school serves a population with a relatively low socioeconomic status, with 45.82% to 54.37% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, which may contribute to the observed academic and attendance challenges.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 715 Putnam St
       Wakefield, MI  49968-1025

(906) 224-9421

District: Wakefield-Marenisco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1058th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,194 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Two or more races:
4.7%
American Indian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Compare Details WakefieldMarenisco School ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details WakefieldMarenisco School ranks better than 52.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48. (See more...)
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Compare Details WakefieldMarenisco School ranks worse than 84.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at WakefieldMarenisco School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (91.4%), two or more races (4.7%), American Indian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at WakefieldMarenisco School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare WakefieldMarenisco School employs 17.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at WakefieldMarenisco School is $15,194.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

WakefieldMarenisco School:

SchoolDigger ranks WakefieldMarenisco School 1058th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See WakefieldMarenisco School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks WakefieldMarenisco School 429th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See WakefieldMarenisco School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks WakefieldMarenisco School 630th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See WakefieldMarenisco School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for WakefieldMarenisco School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.08 574th 1545 62.8%
2007 74.00 332nd 1565 78.8%
2008 69.70 504th 1577 68.0%
2009 68.35 567th 1589 64.3%
2010 72.04 443rd 1552 71.5%
2011 70.22 478th 1552 69.2%
2012 48.43 873rd 1566 44.3%
2013 50.06 844th 1563 46.0%
2014 51.56 804th 1533 47.6%
2015 40.19 1006th 1580 36.3%
2016 51.23 771st 1548 50.2%
2017 37.74 907th 1466 38.1%
2018 35.90 993rd 1448 31.4%
2019 39.58 845th 1408 40.0%
2021 42.58 629th 1153 45.4%
2022 52.70 588th 1344 56.3%
2023 33.50 946th 1470 35.6%
2024 27.83 1058th 1486 28.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.91 1026th 1397 26.6%
2023 60.42 438th 1350 67.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.97 990th 1443 31.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.34 900th 1446 37.8%
2023 42.40 746th 1334 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.60 1013th 1253 19.2%
2019 25.74 887th 1128 21.4%
2021 31.73 710th 1005 29.4%
2022 46.42 587th 1102 46.7%
2023 23.01 960th 1198 19.9%
2024 16.18 1068th 1204 11.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for WakefieldMarenisco School

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Rank History for all middle school students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.68 442nd 806 45.2%
2007 60.03 423rd 823 48.6%
2008 74.07 198th 839 76.4%
2009 65.36 364th 847 57.0%
2010 77.54 155th 851 81.8%
2011 49.61 562nd 858 34.5%
2012 42.45 557th 900 38.1%
2013 52.01 454th 919 50.6%
2014 38.20 615th 921 33.2%
2015 38.37 589th 919 35.9%
2016 26.94 654th 894 26.8%
2017 27.57 591st 821 28.0%
2018 34.40 589th 838 29.7%
2019 44.19 422nd 792 46.7%
2021 30.92 469th 675 30.5%
2022 42.38 421st 776 45.7%
2023 43.05 485th 883 45.1%
2024 48.00 429th 897 52.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.97 573rd 815 29.7%
2024 72.09 145th 836 82.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.25 406th 794 48.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 609th 797 23.6%
2024 48.78 361st 786 54.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.50 574th 678 15.3%
2019 38.25 376th 624 39.7%
2021 23.17 456th 577 21.0%
2022 29.81 459th 638 28.1%
2023 32.59 475th 688 31.0%
2024 37.06 440th 701 37.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for WakefieldMarenisco School

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Rank History for all high school students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.72 186th 705 73.6%
2007 36.27 547th 767 28.7%
2008 26.69 579th 750 22.8%
2009 13.49 642nd 754 14.9%
2010 63.33 367th 765 52.0%
2012 26.12 568th 773 26.5%
2013 38.76 513th 805 36.3%
2014 56.73 370th 799 53.7%
2015 32.85 565th 832 32.1%
2016 13.48 682nd 852 20.0%
2017 36.96 479th 835 42.6%
2018 38.41 501st 824 39.2%
2023 14.23 636th 735 13.5%
2024 15.14 630th 743 15.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.68 381st 710 46.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at WakefieldMarenisco School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.24 498th 708 29.7%
2024 7.92 603rd 638 5.5%
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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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Enrollment information for WakefieldMarenisco School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 258
1989 254 1 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 263
1990 254 1 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 265
1991 248 1 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 260
1992 248 1 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 251 1 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 247 2 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 225 0 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 233
1996 225 0 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 233
1997 221 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 226
1998 201 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2001 155 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 160
2002 274 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 274 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 263 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2005 330 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 312 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 304 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2008 288 n/a 1 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 270 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2010 278 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 273 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 275
2012 258 1 0 1 2 0 7 0 269
2013 273 1 0 1 6 0 7 0 288
2014 265 2 0 3 2 0 7 0 279
2015 271 1 0 4 1 0 11 0 288
2016 272 1 0 1 1 0 15 0 290
2017 278 0 0 2 1 0 16 0 297
2018 277 0 0 2 0 0 14 0 293
2019 263 0 0 3 4 0 16 0 286
2020 262 0 0 3 4 0 10 0 279
2021 260 0 1 3 4 0 7 0 275
2022 248 0 0 3 4 0 9 0 264
2023 234 0 0 2 4 0 12 0 252
2024 235 2 0 1 6 1 12 0 257

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 WakefieldMarenisco School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 258 n/a n/a n/a
1989 263 n/a n/a 21.3
1990 265 17.0 15.5 21.9
1991 260 n/a n/a n/a
1992 261 n/a n/a 34.5
1993 260 n/a 0.0 30.4
1994 259 12.8 20.2 23.9
1995 233 4.8 48.5 22.3
1996 233 4.8 48.5 22.3
1997 226 14.0 16.1 25.2
1998 203 11.0 18.5 19.7
1999 172 12.0 14.3 23.3
2000 167 10.7 15.6 34.1
2001 160 4.0 40.0 29.4
2002 279 n/a n/a 52
2003 279 n/a n/a 52
2004 265 20.2 13.1 52.1
2005 333 22.9 14.5 51.7
2006 314 21.0 15.0 49
2007 305 21.3 14.3 49.8
2008 290 19.1 15.2 47.6
2009 271 20.1 13.5 50.6
2010 281 20.2 13.9 53.7
2011 275 19.9 13.7 51.6
2012 269 20.4 13.1 55.8
2013 288 20.1 14.2 52.4
2014 279 19.7 14.1 48.4
2015 288 19.0 15.1 53.5
2016 290 20.0 14.5 47.9
2017 297 17.9 16.5 47.8
2018 293 18.9 15.4 49.8
2019 286 18.9 15.0 55.2
2020 279 19.1 14.5 48.4
2021 275 17.8 15.4 45.8
2022 264 17.8 14.8 50.4
2023 252 17.8 14.1 54.4
2024 257 17.3 14.8 56.4

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 WakefieldMarenisco School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 258 n/a n/a n/a
1989 263 n/a n/a 21.3
1990 265 17.0 15.5 21.9
1991 260 n/a n/a n/a
1992 261 n/a n/a 34.5
1993 260 n/a 0.0 30.4
1994 259 12.8 20.2 23.9
1995 233 4.8 48.5 22.3
1996 233 4.8 48.5 22.3
1997 226 14.0 16.1 25.2
1998 203 11.0 18.5 19.7
1999 172 12.0 14.3 23.3
2000 167 10.7 15.6 34.1
2001 160 4.0 40.0 29.4
2002 279 n/a n/a 52
2003 279 n/a n/a 52
2004 265 20.2 13.1 52.1
2005 333 22.9 14.5 51.7
2006 314 21.0 15.0 49
2007 305 21.3 14.3 49.8
2008 290 19.1 15.2 47.6
2009 271 20.1 13.5 50.6
2010 281 20.2 13.9 53.7
2011 275 19.9 13.7 51.6
2012 269 20.4 13.1 55.8
2013 288 20.1 14.2 52.4
2014 279 19.7 14.1 48.4
2015 288 19.0 15.1 53.5
2016 290 20.0 14.5 47.9
2017 297 17.9 16.5 47.8
2018 293 18.9 15.4 49.8
2019 286 18.9 15.0 55.2
2020 279 19.1 14.5 48.4
2021 275 17.8 15.4 45.8
2022 264 17.8 14.8 50.4
2023 252 17.8 14.1 54.4
2024 257 17.3 14.8 56.4

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 WakefieldMarenisco School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,202 (11.4%) $9,381 (88.6%) $10,583
2020 $1,180 (10.4%) $10,182 (89.6%) $11,363
2021 $2,001 (16.6%) $10,067 (83.4%) $12,068
2022 $2,423 (17.6%) $11,334 (82.4%) $13,757
2023 $1,929 (12.7%) $13,265 (87.3%) $15,194

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

Impact of COVID-19 on WakefieldMarenisco School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 845th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 946th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.3%
Ranks 422nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 485th of 883 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (WakefieldMarenisco School)5018.8
 31.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)5018.8
 31.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (WakefieldMarenisco School)68.825
 43.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)68.825
 43.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (WakefieldMarenisco School)3636.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)3636.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (WakefieldMarenisco School)3645.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)3645.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (WakefieldMarenisco School)4028.6
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)4028.6
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (WakefieldMarenisco School)2842.9
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)2842.9
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade Math (WakefieldMarenisco School)21.726.3
 4.6%
   7th Grade Math (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)21.726.3
 4.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (WakefieldMarenisco School)23.120
 3.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)23.120
 3.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (WakefieldMarenisco School)73.143.8
 29.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)73.143.8
 29.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (WakefieldMarenisco School)44.427.8
 16.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Wakefield-Marenisco School District)44.427.8
 16.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students286252
 11.9%
African American00
American Indian44
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White263234
 11%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%54.4%
 0.9%

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Students at WakefieldMarenisco School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended WakefieldMarenisco School.

WakefieldMarenisco School ranks 1058th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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