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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,565 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
4,565 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
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 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
0.46
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
296 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
628 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
14%
18%
# White Students
3,285 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
330 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
422
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
288
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
308
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
341
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
322
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
342
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
346
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
395
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
413
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
380
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
373
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,961 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,180 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,961
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,180
$17,559
Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe High School
Magnet 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
| 1,304 students
Rank: #22.
Manor Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
Magnet 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
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Raisinville School
Magnet 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
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 741 students
Rank: #66.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 292 students
Rank: #77.
Arborwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Waterloo Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,565 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #709 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
72% of Monroe School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 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 $15,180 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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