Top Rankings
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,340 students in Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,340 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#490 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,222 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
128
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,123 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,089 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,123
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,089
$17,559
Best Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8281 N Dixie Hwy
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Grades: 2-4
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Sodt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2888 Nadeau Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Grades: PK-1
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5707 Williams Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5102 N Stony Creek Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2301
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2301
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District?
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,340 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District?
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District is ranked #504 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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 Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District?
91% of Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District?
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,089 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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