Monroe Middle School

Summary:

Monroe Middle School is a public middle school in Monroe, Michigan, serving 653 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Monroe Public Schools district, which is ranked 507 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Monroe Middle School has a higher percentage of White, African American, and Hispanic students compared to the state average, it faces significant challenges. The school has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.5% to 52.4% in just one year, which is much higher than the state average. Academically, Monroe Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and its own district averages in M-Step and PSAT assessments across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.9% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.9%. The school also struggles to support its subgroups, with low rankings for African American, Hispanic, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students compared to other Michigan middle schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Monroe Middle School underperforms significantly. For example, Dundee Middle School, which is just 13.74 miles away, consistently outperforms Monroe Middle School in academic assessments and has a higher statewide ranking. Despite these challenges, Monroe Middle School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, rising from $10,759 in 2019-2020 to $15,639 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school's declining statewide ranking and persistent underperformance suggest the need for a comprehensive review of its educational strategies and resource allocation to address these issues and improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 503 Washington St
       Monroe, MI  48161-1309


(734) 265-4000

District: Monroe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
651st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,639 Help


Students who attend Monroe Middle School usually attend:

High:    Monroe High School

Feeder schools for Monroe Middle School:

Elementary:    Arborwood Elementary School
    Custer Elementary School
    Manor Elementary School
    Raisinville School
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  653

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
African American:
16.4%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe Middle School ranks worse than 72.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), African American (16.4%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Middle School is 17.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Middle School is $15,639.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Middle School 651st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Monroe Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Monroe Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Public Schools 507th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monroe Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.17 565th 806 29.9%
2007 47.11 567th 823 31.1%
2008 46.35 583rd 839 30.5%
2009 47.20 590th 847 30.3%
2010 49.08 579th 851 32.0%
2011 45.75 600th 858 30.1%
2012 40.45 582nd 900 35.3%
2013 44.14 548th 919 40.4%
2014 33.77 653rd 921 29.1%
2015 42.49 548th 919 40.4%
2016 33.72 600th 894 32.9%
2017 26.30 597th 821 27.3%
2018 40.94 525th 838 37.4%
2019 26.42 598th 792 24.5%
2022 17.96 633rd 776 18.4%
2023 30.87 602nd 883 31.8%
2024 26.00 651st 897 27.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.66 166th 176 5.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.25 291st 377 22.8%
2019 7.09 76th 76 0.0%
2024 7.21 201st 201 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 529th 815 35.1%
2019 15.61 602nd 672 10.4%
2022 14.39 631st 691 8.7%
2023 30.66 586th 825 29.0%
2024 18.49 708th 836 15.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.40 16th 19 15.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.03 475th 794 40.2%
2019 25.71 516th 658 21.6%
2022 13.58 595th 657 9.4%
2023 29.14 542nd 770 29.6%
2024 21.55 618th 771 19.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.25 505th 797 36.6%
2019 19.50 545th 639 14.7%
2022 15.36 578th 658 12.2%
2023 25.55 578th 776 25.5%
2024 23.18 615th 786 21.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.94 184th 366 49.7%
2019 26.88 150th 196 23.5%
2022 26.40 140th 182 23.1%
2023 41.21 164th 310 47.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 195th 266 26.7%
2019 29.52 105th 137 23.4%
2023 22.14 202nd 246 17.9%
2024 34.21 169th 257 34.2%
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Rank History for White students at Monroe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.94 502nd 678 26.0%
2019 19.89 524th 624 16.0%
2022 13.53 584th 638 8.5%
2023 23.64 551st 688 19.9%
2024 17.24 613th 701 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Open Quote Very poor at working with children who have ADHD .Do not read or follow I.E.P for students Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monroe Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1099 31 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1160
1989 1085 43 5 23 0 n/a n/a -2 1154
1990 1041 38 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1102
1991 1082 20 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
1992 1043 55 7 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1126
1993 1083 60 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1164
1994 1105 60 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1190
1995 952 48 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1996 952 48 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1997 937 38 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 997
1998 860 43 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1999 875 53 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 957
2000 930 63 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1022
2001 954 87 14 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
2002 959 104 17 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
2003 959 104 17 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
2004 899 96 13 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
2005 855 120 12 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
2006 806 94 5 42 1 n/a n/a 0 948
2007 794 107 6 33 1 n/a n/a 0 941
2008 814 106 5 31 2 n/a n/a 0 958
2009 821 121 12 26 0 n/a n/a 2 982
2010 843 111 10 31 1 n/a n/a 2 998
2011 834 117 8 41 1 0 7 0 1008
2012 763 107 9 35 0 0 16 0 930
2013 714 83 6 52 1 1 15 0 872
2014 701 85 4 51 1 1 21 0 864
2015 717 94 6 54 3 0 19 0 893
2016 661 102 6 58 3 0 21 0 851
2017 641 114 7 51 3 0 5 0 821
2018 643 82 6 56 0 0 12 0 799
2019 596 103 5 58 0 0 15 0 777
2020 547 122 4 73 2 0 21 0 769
2021 455 105 3 70 3 0 29 0 665
2022 468 109 3 50 2 0 23 0 655
2023 477 107 3 45 2 0 19 0 653

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monroe Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1160 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1154 n/a n/a 11.8
1990 1102 95.0 11.6 10.3
1991 1123 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1126 n/a n/a 14.3
1993 1164 n/a 0.0 20.5
1994 1190 52.3 22.8 15.3
1995 1016 56.2 18.1 15.6
1996 1016 56.2 18.1 15.6
1997 997 56.0 17.8 17
1998 923 54.0 17.1 21.6
1999 957 56.0 17.1 23.7
2000 1022 58.0 17.6 27.1
2001 1073 56.7 18.9 32
2002 1118 58.6 19.1 32.8
2003 1118 58.6 19.1 32.8
2004 1056 57.9 18.2 36
2005 1034 59.1 17.5 42
2006 948 52.0 18.2 40.5
2007 941 52.1 18.1 41.6
2008 958 47.4 20.2 35.2
2009 982 49.4 19.9 41.8
2010 998 48.4 20.5 49.2
2011 1008 49.5 20.3 54.8
2012 930 46.5 20.0 54.7
2013 872 43.2 20.1 56.7
2014 864 43.6 19.7 54.1
2015 893 39.0 22.8 57.3
2016 851 38.0 22.3 58
2017 821 42.6 19.2 59.2
2018 799 40.3 19.8 59.9
2019 777 38.9 19.9 58.2
2020 769 36.4 21.1 63.7
2021 665 38.9 17.0 71.9
2022 655 37.4 17.4 64.1
2023 653 36.7 17.7 66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monroe Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1160 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1154 n/a n/a 11.8
1990 1102 95.0 11.6 10.3
1991 1123 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1126 n/a n/a 14.3
1993 1164 n/a 0.0 20.5
1994 1190 52.3 22.8 15.3
1995 1016 56.2 18.1 15.6
1996 1016 56.2 18.1 15.6
1997 997 56.0 17.8 17
1998 923 54.0 17.1 21.6
1999 957 56.0 17.1 23.7
2000 1022 58.0 17.6 27.1
2001 1073 56.7 18.9 32
2002 1118 58.6 19.1 32.8
2003 1118 58.6 19.1 32.8
2004 1056 57.9 18.2 36
2005 1034 59.1 17.5 42
2006 948 52.0 18.2 40.5
2007 941 52.1 18.1 41.6
2008 958 47.4 20.2 35.2
2009 982 49.4 19.9 41.8
2010 998 48.4 20.5 49.2
2011 1008 49.5 20.3 54.8
2012 930 46.5 20.0 54.7
2013 872 43.2 20.1 56.7
2014 864 43.6 19.7 54.1
2015 893 39.0 22.8 57.3
2016 851 38.0 22.3 58
2017 821 42.6 19.2 59.2
2018 799 40.3 19.8 59.9
2019 777 38.9 19.9 58.2
2020 769 36.4 21.1 63.7
2021 665 38.9 17.0 71.9
2022 655 37.4 17.4 64.1
2023 653 36.7 17.7 66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $671 (6.3%) $10,048 (93.7%) $10,719
2020 $767 (7.1%) $9,992 (92.9%) $10,759
2021 $1,585 (12.7%) $10,866 (87.3%) $12,450
2022 $2,663 (19.5%) $10,986 (80.5%) $13,649
2023 $1,585 (10.1%) $14,054 (89.9%) $15,639

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 598th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 602nd of 883 Middle schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Middle School)34.333
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Public Schools)34.731.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Monroe Middle School)22.319.6
 2.7%
   7th Grade Math (Monroe Public Schools)22.318.9
 3.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Monroe Middle School)17.311
 6.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Monroe Public Schools)17.210.6
 6.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Middle School)48.854.2
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Public Schools)48.850.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Middle School)25.213.7
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Public Schools)25.212.8
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students777653
 16%
African American103107
 3.9%
American Indian02
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic5845
 22.4%
Pacific Islander00
White596477
 20%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%66.5%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 653 students attended Monroe Middle School.

Monroe Middle School ranks 651st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Monroe Middle School are 73% White, 16% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Monroe Middle School usually go on to attend Monroe High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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