Monroe Middle School

503 Washington St
Monroe, MI 48161
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 653 students in grades 6-8, Monroe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monroe Middle School's student population of 653 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
653 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Monroe Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Middle School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2311 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
34%
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35%
45%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
38%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
16%
18%
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White
73%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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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 Michigan.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Monroe Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monroe Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Middle School's ranking?
Monroe Middle School is ranked #2311 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Monroe Middle School often compared to?
Monroe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida Middle School, Jefferson Middle School, Mason Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Monroe Middle School?
653 students attend Monroe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Monroe Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 Monroe School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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