Below Average
#1150 of 1,288 schools in LA
Sherrouse School
School · City of Monroe School District · Monroe, LA
A City of Monroe School District school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203
- Math 5% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 7% vs LA 44% (2025)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sherrouse School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 6% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherrouse 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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
$46,822
Median home value
$181,200
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevailing Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| River Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Geneva AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
City of Monroe School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #16 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherrouse School is listed in City of Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherrouse School
Sherrouse School is a public school in Monroe, LA, part of City of Monroe School District, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,150 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherrouse School
What grades does Sherrouse School serve?
Sherrouse School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sherrouse School?
Sherrouse School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrouse School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherrouse School rank in LA?
Sherrouse School ranks #1,150 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sherrouse School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherrouse School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Sherrouse School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherrouse School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherrouse School a charter school?
No, Sherrouse School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherrouse School a Title I school?
No, Sherrouse School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherrouse School?
87.2% of students at Sherrouse 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (318) 343-3258
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 71203)
- 38,770
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 71203; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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