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 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,140 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 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
2,140 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
58,787 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 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1999–2012. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
80%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,265 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,715 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$42 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,265
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,715
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Monroe School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2625 14th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7172
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 13th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7120
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 4th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Monroe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 26th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7117
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-7117
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,140 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #197 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
80% of Monroe School District students are White, 15% 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 $19,715 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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