Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Monroe County Education Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe County Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Monroe County Education Center's student population of 103 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monroe County Education Center ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe County Education Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe County Education Center's ranking?
Monroe County Education Center is ranked #384 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Monroe County Education Center often compared to?
Monroe County Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson High School, Airport Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe County Education Center?
The graduation rate of Monroe County Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Monroe County Education Center?
103 students attend Monroe County Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Monroe County Education Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe County Education Center?
Monroe County Education Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroe County Education Center offer ?
Monroe County Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Monroe County Education Center part of?
Monroe County Education Center is part of Monroe Independent School District.
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