51爆料

Monroe School District

1275 North Macomb St
Monroe, MI 48162-3128
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,454 students in Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
4,454 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Monroe School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#681 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
35%
26%
45%
23%
38%
81%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
14%
18%
% White
71%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,359 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,558 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,359
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,558
$17,693

Best Monroe School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,295 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 W Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Washington St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Raisinville School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 N Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5003 W Albain Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Arborwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monroe School District?
Monroe School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,454 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District is ranked #686 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District?
71% of Monroe School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe School District?
Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,558 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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