Monroe K-8 Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Monroe K-8 Elementary School served 680 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 680 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 61% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 52% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 54% |
| Black | 16% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Long Beach Unified School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Monroe K-8 Elementary School is Ernest S. Mcbride Senior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Helen Keller Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cleveland Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakewood Cleveland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 468 students
0.5 miles
4760 Hackett Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552 0.5 K-5 468 - Long Beach Ernest S. Mcbride Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 714 students
0.7 miles
7025 E. Parkcrest St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3539 0.7 9-12 714 - Lakewood Macarthur Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 365 students
0.7 miles
6011 Centralia St.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-3588 0.7 K-5 365 - Long Beach Helen Keller Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 291 students
0.9 miles
7020 E. Brittain St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851 0.9 6-8 291 - Long Beach Henry Grades: K-5 | 833 students
0.9 miles
3720 Canehill Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-3754 0.9 K-5 833
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