Below Average
#3208 of 3,813 schools in IL
Monroe Center Grade School
Elementary School · Meridian Cusd 223 · Monroe Center, IL
A Meridian Cusd 223 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17500 Hwy 72, Monroe Center, IL 61052
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe Center Grade School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monroe Center Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low198/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,875
Median home value
$211,700
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eswood C C Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Meridian Cusd 223
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe Center Grade School is listed in Meridian CUSD 223; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe Center Grade School
Monroe Center Grade School is a public elementary school in Monroe Center, IL, part of Meridian Cusd 223, serving approximately 309 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,208 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe Center Grade School
What grades does Monroe Center Grade School serve?
Monroe Center Grade School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Monroe Center Grade School?
Monroe Center Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Center Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Center Grade School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe Center Grade School rank in IL?
Monroe Center Grade School ranks #3,208 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Monroe Center Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe Center Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monroe Center Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Center Grade School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Monroe Center Grade School a charter school?
No, Monroe Center Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe Center Grade School a Title I school?
No, Monroe Center Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe Center Grade School?
30.7% of students at Monroe Center Grade School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (815) 645-2230
- Area population (ZIP 61052)
- 1,160
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61052; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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