Serving 17 students in grades 5-12, Monroe County Youth Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe County Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Monroe County Youth Center's student population of 17 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monroe County Youth Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
65%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe County Youth Center?
The graduation rate of Monroe County Youth Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Monroe County Youth Center?
17 students attend Monroe County Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Monroe County Youth Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe County Youth Center?
Monroe County Youth Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroe County Youth Center offer ?
Monroe County Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Monroe County Youth Center part of?
Monroe County Youth Center is part of Monroe Independent School District.
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