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#3065 of 3,192 schools in MI
Arborwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Monroe Public Schools · Monroe, MI
A Monroe Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1135 RIVERVIEW AVE, Monroe, MI 48162
- Math 7% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arborwood Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arborwood Elementary 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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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
$68,801
Median home value
$192,200
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48162; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Monroe Catholic ES - St. Michael CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | PK–1 | 1.3 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Monroe Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arborwood Elementary School is listed in Monroe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arborwood Elementary School
Arborwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, MI, part of Monroe Public Schools, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,065 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arborwood Elementary School
What grades does Arborwood Elementary School serve?
Arborwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Arborwood Elementary School?
Arborwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arborwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arborwood Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arborwood Elementary School rank in MI?
Arborwood Elementary School ranks #3,065 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Arborwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arborwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Arborwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arborwood Elementary School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arborwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arborwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arborwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arborwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arborwood Elementary School?
82.7% of students at Arborwood Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (734) 265-4500
- Area population (ZIP 48162)
- 28,275
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 48162; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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