The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in Science. The lowest is 41% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Menominee Elementary School
Menominee Elementary is a regular public school in Plymouth, Indiana, serving students from prekindergarten through fourth grade. It is one of the elementary schools in the Plymouth Community School Corporation, a district that includes several other elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Because it ends at grade four, the school feeds into a later elementary or intermediate building before students reach the secondary level, so a parent moving through the district will eventually need to transition to another school.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic or Latino presence and small shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a marker of economic need that is consistent with a community where manufacturing and service-sector jobs form the economic base. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving this grade span, and class sizes are typical for a small-city public school. The school does not release data on the share of students with Individualized Education Programs or English learner classifications, though the presence of a sizable Hispanic population suggests some English-learner support may be needed; a parent who wants specific numbers on those services should ask the school or district directly.
Menominee Elementary participated in Indiana’s ILEARN assessments for grades three and four. In math, a little over two-fifths of students scored proficient or above. In English language arts, the share was similarly in the low forties. Science, which is tested only at grade four, showed a comparable result. These proficiency rates place the school below the midpoint among the five districts in Marshall County when measured by a combined proficiency index. The school is not at the bottom of that set, but it is not near the top either. Participation rates on the tests were high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades. For a family comparing schools within the district or county, Menominee’s academic results are softer than those of some nearby elementary schools; a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how the curriculum and support structures address the gap.
Plymouth, the city where the school is located, is the county seat of Marshall County and the commercial hub for the area. The city has a more diverse population than many small Indiana towns, and its economy relies on manufacturing, retail, and services. Major employers include Hoosier Racing Tire, Zentis, and several other manufacturing firms. Downtown Plymouth centers on the Marshall County Courthouse, with a historic district, a public library, and River Park Square, which hosts a farmer’s market and festivals. The city’s parks system includes Centennial Park with a swimming pool, sports fields, and a greenway trail. Street life is quiet most days, with the highest activity during festival weekends and the Saturday market. The overall feel is that of a traditional small city where civic life is anchored downtown, not on a distant campus.
Housing values in Plymouth are below the national median and have been rising, though still more affordable than much of the country. The local housing market is moderate compared to state benchmarks, and the area has seen modest population growth since the last census. No major new housing developments were identified in publicly reported sources, and the district’s recent changes were minimal enough that no specific facilities, curriculum, or boundary alterations were found in the research.
For a family considering Menominee Elementary, the school offers a standard elementary program in a midsize city that is a regional employment center. The peer environment includes a notable share of students from lower-income households and a Hispanic presence that gives the school more diversity than many small Indiana schools. The academic performance is below the county midpoint, so a parent who prioritizes strong test scores may want to investigate how the school supports students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks or what enrichment is available for those who are. The surrounding community is stable, with a modest cost of living, a traditional downtown, and a manufacturing job base, making it a fit for families who work in the area or value a small-city setting with reasonable housing costs. The school itself is a single stop on a longer pathway through the Plymouth district; the absence of program-specific data, such as gifted offerings or arts instruction, means a parent should ask about those directly.
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