Serving 677 students in grades 6-8, Monroe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroe Middle serves the northern part of its school district in San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe Middle School's student population of 677 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
677 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monroe Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6637 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Middle School's ranking?
Monroe Middle School is ranked #6637 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monroe Middle School often compared to?
Monroe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rolling Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monroe Middle School?
677 students attend Monroe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Monroe Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Middle School?
Monroe Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monroe Middle School offer ?
Monroe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monroe Middle School part of?
Monroe Middle School is part of Campbell Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Monroe Middle School located?
Monroe Middle School is located in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Valley.
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