Serving 216 students in grades 6-8, Monroe Alternative Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)68%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
92%
17%
White
2%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Monroe Alternative Middle School?
216 students attend Monroe Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Monroe Alternative Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Alternative Middle School?
Monroe Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroe Alternative Middle School offer ?
Monroe Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monroe Alternative Middle School part of?
Monroe Alternative Middle School is part of Columbus City Schools.
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