Monroe School District

14692 179th Ave Se
Monroe, WA 98272
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,041 students in Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
6,041 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Monroe School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 61% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#144 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Monroe   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
44%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
60%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
83%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Monroe   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
38 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
175 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,553 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
25%
# Black Students
91 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,740 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
62%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
397 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
42
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
423
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
364
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
404
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
435
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
403
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
403
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
398
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
433
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
455
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
491
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
428
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
503
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
859
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,863 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,006 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Monroe   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$97 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Monroe   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,863
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Monroe   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,006
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Monroe   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Woods Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12802 Wagner Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9224 Paradise Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Chain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12125 Chain Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 804-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17001 Tester Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4500
Grades: 8-12
| 1,577 students
Rank: #55.
Maltby Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9700 212th St. Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-3500
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Park Place Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1408 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #77.
Leaders In Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
639 1/2 W Main St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #88.
Sky Valley Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Short Columbia St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2700
Grades: K-12
| 793 students
Rank: #99.
Fryelands Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15286 Fryelands Blvd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Frank Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Dickinson Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Special Educational Preschool
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of District Special Ed
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Grades: PK-11
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shoreline-monroe High School
Alternative School
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Re-engagement
Alternative School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,041 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #296 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
62% of Monroe School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,006 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 6,041 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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