Top Rankings
Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,367 students in Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
3,367 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.67
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
176 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
528 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
30%
# Black Students
119 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
2,400 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
71%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
223
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
270
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
267
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
257
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,635 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,405
$26,037
Spending / Student
$20,635
$25,109
Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stepney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 Old Newtown Rd.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2885
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2885
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2870
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2870
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Fawn Hollow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Fan Hill Rd.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2923
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2923
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Masuk High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1014 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #55.
Jockey Hollow School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 Fan Hill Rd.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2905
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2905
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,367 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #34 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
71% of Monroe School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,635 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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