Monroe School District

14692 179th Ave Se
Monroe, WA 98272
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,019 students in Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
6,019 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#103 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
41%
52%
53%
46%
49%
87%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
25%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
61%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,925 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,064 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,925
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,064
$19,246

Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12802 Wagner Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Maltby Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 212th St. Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-3500
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Chain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12125 Chain Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 804-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Sky Valley Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
351 Short Columbia St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2700
Gr: K-12 | 887 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Fryelands Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15286 Fryelands Blvd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Monroe High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17001 Tester Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,491 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9224 Paradise Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Park Place Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1408 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Frank Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Dickinson Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Special Educational Preschool
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of District Special Education
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Shoreline-monroe High School
Alternative School
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Re-engagement
Alternative School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,019 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #106 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
61% of Monroe School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,064 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 6,019 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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