Top Rankings
City Of Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,683 students in City Of Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in City Of Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
8,683 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
672 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
City Of Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 193 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%

Graduation Rate
89%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.65
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
115 Students
11,376 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
80,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
7,140 Students
293,239 Students
% Black Students
82%
41%
# White Students
1,184 Students
290,584 Students
% White Students
14%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
26,320 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
411
25,475
# Students in K Grade:
702
51,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
698
54,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
701
54,772
# Students in 3rd Grade:
629
53,059
# Students in 4th Grade:
601
51,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
595
51,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
590
51,236
# Students in 7th Grade:
624
51,352
# Students in 8th Grade:
611
52,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
772
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
645
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
565
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
539
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,949 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$10,755 MM

Spending
$121 MM
$10,286 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,026
$15,176

Spending / Student
$13,949
$14,514

Best City Of Monroe School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1207 Washington Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-8976
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-8976
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Neville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Forsythe Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-2237
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #33.
Sallie Humble Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 Westminister Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 325-7659
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 325-7659
Grades: 3-6
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Neville Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 North 19th Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-1143
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-1143
Grades: 7-8
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Pecan Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Grades: 3-6
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Wossman High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Arizona Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-2932
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-2932
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Martin Luther King Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Parkview Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Grades: 7-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1111.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Carroll High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2939 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-8441
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-8441
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Rank: #1414.
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parkvidw Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #1515.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #1616.
Carroll Junior High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-1683
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-1683
Grades: 7-8
| 386 students
Rank: #1717.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
1905 Spencer Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-9753
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-9753
Grades: PK-2
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,683 students.
What is the rank of City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District is ranked #88 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Of Monroe School District?
82% of City Of Monroe School District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is City Of Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,949 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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