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#909 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 24% in state

Monroe Middle School

Middle School · Cusd 200 · Wheaton, IL

A Cusd 200 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$19,208
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Monroe Middle School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2022
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Monroe Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average595/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheaton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,048

Median home value

$432,200

Median rent

$1,744/mo

College educated

61.9%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60187; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clare Woods AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–121.3 mi78Compare →
Wheaton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–91.3 mi110Compare →
Franklin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.56–81.4 mi538Compare →
Edison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–81.5 mi656Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cusd 200

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#16 of 20
District spending per student
$19,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monroe Middle School is listed in CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monroe Middle School

Monroe Middle School is a public middle school in Wheaton, IL, part of Cusd 200, serving approximately 692 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monroe Middle School

What grades does Monroe Middle School serve?

Monroe Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Monroe Middle School?

Monroe Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monroe Middle School rank in IL?

Monroe Middle School ranks #909 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Monroe Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Monroe Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Monroe Middle School a charter school?

No, Monroe Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monroe Middle School a Title I school?

No, Monroe Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe Middle School?

37.3% of students at Monroe Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
692
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 60187)
28,867
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
34.8
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 60187; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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