Monroe School District
School District · Monroe, Washington
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,671
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,671
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#129 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,142
$582 vs Washington median
District size
5,671 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Monroe School District ranks #129 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Monroe School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fryelands Elementary (7.5/10), Monroe High School (7.2/10), and Leaders in Learning (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Monroe School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Monroe School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Monroe School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fryelands Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Monroe High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Leaders in Learning | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Hidden River Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Park Place Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Frank Wagner Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Salem Woods Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Sky Valley Education Center | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Chain Lake Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Maltby Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Monroe School District
Monroe School District is a Monroe, Washington school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 5,671 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $17,142 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Monroe School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fryelands Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Monroe School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Monroe School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Monroe School District with test data.
Schools in Monroe School District
12 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Monroe
- Total Enrollment
- 5,671
- Teachers (FTE)
- 309
- District spending per student
- $17,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Monroe School District?
The average composite rating for Monroe School District is 6.2/10. 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 Monroe School District?
Monroe School District's district-level spending was $17,142 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 Monroe School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Monroe School District is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Monroe School District?
Fryelands Elementary is the highest-rated school in Monroe School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Monroe School District?
Across schools in Monroe School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Monroe School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Monroe School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington 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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