Monroe Public Schools School District

1275 North Macomb St
Monroe, MI 48162-3128
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,723 students in Monroe Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Monroe Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
4,723 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Monroe Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#409 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Monroe Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Monroe Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
335 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
648 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
14%
18%
# White Students
3,394 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
310 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
410
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
334
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
345
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
308
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
329
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
361
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
333
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
355
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
413
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
398
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
414
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,427 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,672 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Monroe Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$69 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Monroe Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,427
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Monroe Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,672
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Monroe Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Monroe Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manor Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1731 West Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Arborwood Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1135 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
503 Washington St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #44.
Raisinville School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 North Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #66.
Waterloo Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 South Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Custer Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5003 West Albain Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 834 students
Rank: #88.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 291 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monroe Public Schools School District?
Monroe Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,723 students.
What is the rank of Monroe Public Schools School District?
Monroe Public Schools School District is ranked #375 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe Public Schools School District?
72% of Monroe Public Schools School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe Public Schools School District?
Monroe Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Monroe Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,672 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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