Top Rankings
Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,454 students in Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
4,454 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Monroe School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#712 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%

Graduation Rate
84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
268 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
628 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
14%
18%
# White Students
3,147 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
71%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
387 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
387
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
298
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
283
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
337
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
287
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
309
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
354
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
338
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
365
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
392
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
425
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
378
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,359 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,558 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$69 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,359
$18,510

Spending / Student
$15,558
$17,693

Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,295 students
Rank: #22.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1731 W Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Washington St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Raisinville School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5003 W Albain Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Arborwood Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1933 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,454 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #705 out of 851 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
71% of Monroe School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,558 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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