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
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)61%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)52%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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