Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Monroe Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Monroe Intermediate School's student population of 64 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monroe Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Intermediate School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Intermediate School's ranking?
Monroe Intermediate School is ranked #811 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Monroe Intermediate School?
64 students attend Monroe Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Monroe Intermediate School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Intermediate School?
Monroe Intermediate School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroe Intermediate School offer ?
Monroe Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Monroe Intermediate School part of?
Monroe Intermediate School is part of Monroe County School District.
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