Top Rankings
City Of Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,033 students in City Of Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in City Of Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
8,033 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
636 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
City Of Monroe School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Graduation Rate
90%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.7%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
82%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
14%
41%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,260 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$13,111 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$147 MM
$12,473 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,869
$19,683
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,260
$18,725
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best City Of Monroe School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1207 Washington Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-8976
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-8976
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Neville High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Forsythe Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-2237
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Sallie Humble Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 Westminister Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 325-7659
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 325-7659
Gr: 3-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Neville Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 North 19th Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-1143
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-1143
Gr: 7-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Wossman High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Arizona Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-2932
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-2932
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Pecan Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Gr: 3-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Martin Luther King Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Parkview Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Gr: 7-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1313.
Carroll Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-1683
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-1683
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parkvidw Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Carroll High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2939 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-8441
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-8441
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1616.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1905 Spencer Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-9753
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-9753
Gr: PK-2 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,033 students.
What is the rank of City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District is ranked #90 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Of Monroe School District?
82% of City Of Monroe School District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is City Of Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,260 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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