Serving 13 students in grades 5-12, Monroe County Youth Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe County Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Monroe County Youth Center's student population of 13 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monroe County Youth Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 35% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe County Youth Center?
The graduation rate of Monroe County Youth Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Monroe County Youth Center?
13 students attend Monroe County Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Monroe County Youth Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe County Youth Center?
Monroe County Youth Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroe County Youth Center offer ?
Monroe County Youth Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe County Youth Center part of?
Monroe County Youth Center is part of Monroe Independent School District.
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