Monroe Middle School

601 E Sunset Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, Monroe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monroe Middle School's student population of 955 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
955 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Monroe Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2233 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
51%
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29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monroe Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
64%
20%
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Black
26%
25%
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White
6%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Monroe Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Middle School's ranking?
Monroe Middle School is ranked #2233 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Monroe Middle School often compared to?
Monroe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkwood Middle School, Piedmont Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Monroe Middle School?
955 students attend Monroe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Monroe Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Middle School?
Monroe Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monroe Middle School offer ?
Monroe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monroe Middle School part of?
Monroe Middle School is part of Union County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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