Top Rankings
Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,246 students in Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
2,246 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
272 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
13%
# Black Students
18 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,875 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
83%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
144
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
138
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,187 is higher than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,097 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,187
$16,771
Spending / Student
$16,097
$16,743
Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3005 8 1/2 St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7134
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7134
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2625 14th Ave
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 13th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 4th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 26th St
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7117
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,246 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #214 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
83% of Monroe School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,097 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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