Summary:
The city of Monroe, Michigan is home to 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students across the district. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some standout schools like Monroe County Middle College ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.
The top-performing school in the district is Monroe County Middle College, a high school that ranks among the top 23 in Michigan and boasts the highest test scores, with 68.5% of 11th graders proficient in science and 76.7% proficient in social studies. Another standout is Triumph Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school that ranks among the top 455 in the state and has strong academic performance, with 50-55% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges, particularly at schools with high rates of poverty, such as Waterloo Elementary (83.6% free and reduced lunch) and Orchard Center High School (78.8% free and reduced lunch), which have the lowest academic performance and the highest dropout rates in the district. The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities across the Monroe Public Schools district.
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