City of Monroe School District
School District · Monroe, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,683
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,683
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating City of Monroe School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge City of Monroe School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Neville Junior High School
Monroe · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lexington Elementary School
Monroe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sallie Humble Elementary School
Monroe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#48 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,090
+$0 vs Louisiana median
District size
8,683 students
Larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
City of Monroe School District ranks #48 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. City of Monroe School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Neville Junior High School (9.0/10), Lexington Elementary School (8.8/10), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among City of Monroe School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in City of Monroe School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neville Junior High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Lexington Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Sallie Humble Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Martin Luther King Junior High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Neville High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Wossman High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Carroll Junior High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Cypress Point Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About City of Monroe School District
City of Monroe School District is a Monroe, Louisiana school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 8,683 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $15,090 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, City of Monroe School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Neville Junior High School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, City of Monroe School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in City of Monroe School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in City of Monroe School District with test data.
Schools in City of Monroe School District
19 schoolsElementary Schools12
Middle Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Monroe
- Total Enrollment
- 8,683
- Teachers (FTE)
- 671
- District spending per student
- $15,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in City of Monroe School District?
City of Monroe School District has 19 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for City of Monroe School District?
The average composite rating for City of Monroe School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in City of Monroe School District?
City of Monroe School District's district-level spending was $15,090 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in City of Monroe School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in City of Monroe School District is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in City of Monroe School District?
Neville Junior High School is the highest-rated school in City of Monroe School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in City of Monroe School District?
Across schools in City of Monroe School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does City of Monroe School District compare to other districts in Louisiana?
City of Monroe School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare City of Monroe School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
- Evangeline Parish (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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