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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,197 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,197 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 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
0.32
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
82%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,571 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,456 is less than the state median of $17,011. 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
$17,571
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,456
$17,011
Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2025)
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 Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7134
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7134
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2625 14th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Grades: PK-5
| 297 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
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 4th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 336 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
| 710 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,197 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #215 out of 444 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?
82% of Monroe School District students are White, 13% 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 $16,456 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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