Monroe Middle School
Tel:
(630) 682-2285
Monroe Middle School serves 736 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Monroe Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Monroe Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Monroe Middle School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 736 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Monroe Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Monroe Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #615 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | 12% | 17% |
| White | 58% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 200 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Monroe Middle School is Dupage Alop (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Franklin Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Emerson Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wheaton Jefferson Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 197 students
0.2 miles
130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474 0.2 PK 197 - Wheaton Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.4 miles
119 S Woodlawn St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055 0.4 K-5 314 - Wheaton Dupage Alop Alternative School
Grades: 10-11 | 5 students
0.6 miles
421 N County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 407-5772 0.6 10-11 5 - Wheaton Carl Sandburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 393 students
1.0 miles
1345 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105 1.0 K-5 393 - Wheaton Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 507 students
1.0 miles
1620 Mayo Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095 1.0 PK-5 507
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