Blesch Intermediate School

www.gomaroons.org

357 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Blesch Intermediate School, located in Menominee, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Menominee Area Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and middle school years, typically focusing on upper-elementary and early intermediate grade levels. Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility, preparing students for the transition to secondary education.

As a member of the "Maroon" community—a moniker reflected in their school website domain—Blesch Intermediate emphasizes a strong connection between the school, families, and the surrounding Menominee community. The school utilizes a standard state-aligned curriculum while integrating extracurricular opportunities and character-building initiatives to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing student engagement and a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its diverse student body.

357

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blesch Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	11
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.1 %)
Black
8 (2.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Menominee Area Public Schools
Phone:	(906)863-4466
Website:	http://www.gomaroons.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 80