Monroe Intermediate School in Lower Peach Tree, AL serves grades PreK–8 with a small enrollment of 64 students and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, ranking it among the lowest 50% of Alabama public schools overall as of 2023.
Math proficiency ranged from 20–29%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was also 20–29%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was at or below 20%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fell from 90 students in 2009 to 64 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high near 86%, indicating sustained socioeconomic need; the student body is 98% minority, predominantly Black (63 of 64 students).
The school's state rank declined from #811 in 2022 to #867 in 2023, reflecting weaker performance over time among Union County NJ high schools and other Alabama schools.
Monroe Intermediate School is Title–I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program, emphasizing service to low–income families in this rural Alabama community.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroe Intermediate School serves the northwest part of Lower Peach Tree, AL, covering an area of approximately 43.2 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and up to 16.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe Intermediate School's student population of 55 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monroe Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Intermediate School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
100%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2024. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Intermediate School's ranking?
Monroe Intermediate School is ranked #867 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Monroe Intermediate School?
55 students attend Monroe Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Monroe Intermediate School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Intermediate School?
Monroe Intermediate School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroe Intermediate School offer ?
Monroe Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Intermediate School part of?
Monroe Intermediate School is part of Monroe County School District.
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