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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Monroe Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
651st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,639
Students who attend Monroe Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Monroe Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7
Number of students: 653
Racial breakdown:
White:
73.0%
African American:
16.4%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Two or more races:
2.9%
Asian:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%
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