Top Rankings
Monroe Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 474 students in Monroe Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Monroe Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
474 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 10% has decreased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
≤10%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
84%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $140,249 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $133,863 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$140,249
$18,510
Spending / Student
$133,863
$17,693
Best Monroe Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe County Middle College
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 342-8750
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 342-8750
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe County Youth Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Transition Center
Special Education School
1103 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Grades: Inquire with school
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe Independent School District?
Monroe Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 474 students.
What is the rank of Monroe Independent School District?
Monroe Independent School District is ranked #87 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe Independent School District?
84% of Monroe Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe Independent School District?
Monroe Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Monroe Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $133,863 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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