2022.Falls Pride Fall Magazine (9) - Flipbook - Page 1
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MENOMONEE FALLS
Fast Facts
MISSION: Engage | Learn | Improve
VISION: The relentless pursuit of
excellence, one person at a time.
Our Schools
6
4
1
1
1
Total number of schools
Elementary Schools
Middle School
High School
Community Education & Recreation
Our Students
SUCCESS!
The School District of Menomonee Falls proudly boasts that Menomonee Falls
High School has a record-breaking number of 143 students who have received
National Advanced Placement® (AP) Scholar recognition!
The College Board's Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and
academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level
courses while still in high school and earn college credit, advanced placement, or
both for successful performance on the AP Exams.
Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP
teachers, ensuring that AP Exams align with the same high standards expected by
college faculty at some of the nation's leading liberal arts and research institutions.
More than 3,800 colleges and universities annually receive AP scores. Most fouryear colleges in the United States provide credit and advanced placement for
qualifying exam scores. The College Board recognizes several levels of
achievement based on a student's performance on AP Exams.
AP Scholar: Menomonee Falls High School had 63 students earn AP Scholar
recognition by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of three or higher.
AP Scholar with Distinction: Menomonee Falls High School had 56 students qualify
for the AP Scholar with Distinction by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all
AP Exams taken and scores of three or higher on five or more of these exams.
AP Scholar with Honor: Menomonee Falls High School had 23 students qualify for
the AP Scholar with Honor by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP
Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
FIVE-STAR RATING
Menomonee Falls High School again earned a 5-star rating from the state for
reaching the top rating of "significantly exceeds expectations," according to annual
report cards issued Nov. 16 by the state Department of Public Instruction. .
Menomonee Falls High School has achieved this highest-rank rating for three
reported years, starting with 2017-2018. Menomonee Falls High School earned an
overall accountability score ranked in the top 6% of all public, non-charter schools
statewide. The School District of Menomonee Falls received an accountability
ranking of Exceeds Expectations on the DPI issued Report Card, which earns SDMF
a spot among the top 14% of public school districts in the state. This high rating
supports students' continuous improvement and strong academic success in the
School District of Menomonee Falls.
3,940
1,325
839
1,776
Total number of students
High School
Middle School
Pre-K through Grade 5
Our Graduates
318
97.8%
98.1%
Total number 2021 graduates
2021 Graduation Rate
Students who made post-secondary
plans to go to school, military, job
training or into the workforce
Our Employees
925
320
13
Total number of employees
Total certified teachers
National Board Certified Employees
Our School Board
Faith Vanderhorst (President), Keri Duce
(Vice President), Cathy Olig (Treasurer),
Michele Divelbiss (Clerk), Melinda McShane,
Eric Pelzer, and Jennifer Grant
MFHS scored in the Top 6 percent of all public, non-charter
high schools in the state.
SDMF priority area score for growth was the same or higher
than 91.1% of districts in the state. The growth priority
measures year-to-year student progress on statewide tests.
SDMF scored strong and is experiencing growth with our
most challenged students.
SDMF scored better than 85 percent of school districts in the
state in achievement.
All SDMF schools ranked in the top quartile of achievement.
Valley View showed a consistent increase in the percent of
students reaching the proficient and advanced performance
levels in English Language Arts - a two-year trend.
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