The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Social studies. The lowest is 43% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Marinette Intermediate
Marinette Intermediate serves students in second through fourth grade in Marinette, a small industrial city at the mouth of the Menominee River on Green Bay. The city is historically a lumber boomtown that has transitioned to diversified manufacturing along the riverfront, anchored by a shipyard, a paper mill, and several industrial plants. Marinette is linked by bridges to Menominee, Michigan across the river, and the two towns are often described as twin cities. The school is part of the Marinette School District, which operates several buildings across the city rather than a single campus.
The school itself enrolls a substantial number of students, making it a relatively large intermediate school for the early elementary grades. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, Asian, or American Indian. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a meaningful indicator of the economic context families bring to the school.
State testing results from the Forward assessment cover third and fourth grade in math and English language arts, and fourth grade in science and social studies. In math, third graders showed proficiency at a rate that was notably below the midpoint among comparable groups, while fourth graders performed somewhat higher. In English language arts, both grade levels posted proficiency rates below what is typically considered strong, with third and fourth graders alike showing a need for continued support. Science and social studies, tested in fourth grade only, produced slightly higher proficiency rates, with social studies results rising above the school’s own performance in other subjects. Overall, across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s combined proficiency index falls below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Marinette County. This is a soft spot in the academic picture that a parent may want to discuss further with the school’s leadership.
The school’s grade configuration means there is no high school graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism was not available. Information on discipline, course access, and staffing was also missing from the profile. Parents looking for details on classroom conditions or program availability may need to reach out directly to the school.
Housing values in the area are lower than national benchmarks, and the local economy has been marked by a modest population decline over the long term, as the city has shifted from its lumber-era peak to a more manufacturing- and tourism-focused base. A recent publicly reported change affecting the community is the shift of the local UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus to a model without in-person instruction as of fall 2024, though the campus continues to be used by the university. No major changes specific to the school district were identified in available sources.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of a mid-sized intermediate school in a small industrial city, serving a student population where economic need is common. Academic performance in math and reading is an area to inquire about, while the school’s grade band means it is a stepping stone before students move on to a middle or upper elementary building. The community itself offers riverfront parks, seasonal festivals, and a mix of industrial employment, with housing that is more affordable than the national average.
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