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#391 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 32% in state

Monroe High School

High School · Monroe Sd 1j · Monroe, OR

A Monroe Sd 1j high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

365 N Fifth St, Monroe, OR 97456

  • Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.1% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$16,698
Chronic Absenteeism42.9%

Students at Monroe High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.1%

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 High 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low171/100K

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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

$66,250

Median home value

$372,100

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Monroe Sd 1j

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monroe High School is listed in Monroe SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monroe High School

Monroe High School is a public high school in Monroe, OR, part of Monroe Sd 1j, serving approximately 126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monroe High School

What grades does Monroe High School serve?

Monroe High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Monroe High School?

Monroe High School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monroe High School rank in OR?

Monroe High School ranks #391 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Monroe High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Monroe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Monroe High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Monroe High School a charter school?

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

Is Monroe High School a Title I school?

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

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

38.1% of students at Monroe High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
126
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 97456)
3,278
Area average commute
35.6 min
Area median age
43.5
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97456; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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