Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs?
The graduation rate of Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs?
474 students attend Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs?
Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs offer ?
Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs part of?
Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs is part of Monroe Independent School District.
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