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Monroe Middle School

Middle School · Monroe Public Schools · Monroe, MI

A middle school in Monroe, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

503 WASHINGTON ST, Monroe, MI 48161

  • Math 14% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 35% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$15,185
Chronic Absenteeism38.3%

Students at Monroe Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated754/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$65,517

Median home value

$173,200

Median rent

$955/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monroe Catholic ES St. Mary CampusPrivate · tuition6.0private5–80.6 mi167Compare →
Monroe County Education CenterEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–123.6 mi103Compare →

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.

Monroe Public Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 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

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

About Monroe Middle School

Monroe Middle School is a public middle school in Monroe, MI, part of Monroe Public Schools, serving approximately 661 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,453 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% 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 661 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle School is 18.9:1. 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 MI?

Monroe Middle School ranks #2,453 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Monroe Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Monroe Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% 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?

66.3% 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
661
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.3%
Area population (ZIP 48161)
26,556
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
42.6
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 · 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 48161; 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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