Is Monroe Preparatory Academy a good school?

Monroe Preparatory Academy ranks 1068 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monroe Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Monroe Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Monroe Preparatory Academy?

Students at Monroe Preparatory Academy are 34% African American, 33% White, 21% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic.

Monroe Preparatory Academy

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Monroe Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Sandusky, Ohio, with a diverse student population. However, the school has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 30% of Ohio elementary schools in recent years and receiving low 1-2 star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby public schools, such as Edison Elementary, Woodlands Elementary, and Margaretta Elementary, Monroe Preparatory Academy's academic performance, as measured by state test proficiency rates, is significantly lower. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.8% of 3rd graders at Monroe Preparatory Academy were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The nearby public schools consistently outperform Monroe Preparatory Academy on state assessments and receive higher SchoolDigger ratings.

Additionally, Monroe Preparatory Academy has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 76.8% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby public schools. This high chronic absenteeism appears to be closely linked to the school's low academic performance. Addressing these issues, particularly the high chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for Monroe Preparatory Academy to improve and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870-2341

(567) 998-7522

District: Monroe Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1068^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.0%

White:

33.0%

Two or more races:

20.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Compare Details Monroe Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 67.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

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Compare Details Monroe Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Preparatory Academy 1068^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Monroe Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Preparatory Academy 698^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Monroe Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Preparatory Academy 576^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2013	27.56	1349^th	1701	20.7%
2018	7.40	1520^th	1636	7.1%
2019	9.06	1521^st	1676	9.2%
2021	11.85	1365^th	1610	15.2%
2022	18.98	1253^rd	1588	21.1%
2023	37.23	1074^th	1596	32.7%
2024	36.77	1068^th	1577	32.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	11.53	1347^th	1465	8.1%
2019	11.95	1333^rd	1465	9.0%
2021	13.18	1212^th	1404	13.7%
2022	31.24	1019^th	1419	28.2%
2023	56.66	665^th	1447	54.0%
2024	44.22	930^th	1484	37.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	9.64	1368^th	1502	8.9%
2021	12.00	1226^th	1467	16.4%
2024	34.92	1021^st	1466	30.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	9.47	1400^th	1536	8.9%
2019	6.53	1442^nd	1535	6.1%
2021	6.03	1409^th	1499	6.0%
2022	24.86	1134^th	1518	25.3%
2023	36.16	1027^th	1498	31.4%
2024	39.18	994^th	1485	33.1%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	18.37	530^th	605	12.4%
2021	39.41	270^th	533	49.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	1.63	1298^th	1309	0.8%
2019	7.78	1207^th	1271	5.0%
2021	5.07	1180^th	1249	5.5%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	11.70	885^th	1037	14.7%
2022	8.79	923^rd	1017	9.2%
2023	8.24	948^th	1048	9.5%
2024	35.03	698^th	1046	33.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	11.63	814^th	923	11.8%
2022	11.43	841^st	947	11.2%
2023	12.54	849^th	974	12.8%
2024	39.84	631^st	989	36.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Monroe Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	6.89	869^th	924	6.0%
2022	12.66	796^th	946	15.9%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a teacher
Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The head honcho is making a killing off of this school, while us teachers make bread crumbs. This school is a joke, it’s only here to make a buck for some corporate fat cat. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, December 12, 2011

High academic standards. Amazing cultural program. Friendly, caring and suppotive teachers. AAS feels like home. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Monroe Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	0	67	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	14	101
2007	36	75	1	58	1	n/a	n/a	45	216
2008	27	55	2	55	1	n/a	n/a	33	173
2009	33	46	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	22	151
2010	32	33	1	38	0	n/a	n/a	18	122
2011	30	40	1	50	1	0	19	0	141
2012	37	29	0	45	1	0	18	0	130
2013	68	59	0	87	0	0	22	0	236
2014	62	75	0	96	0	0	31	0	264
2015	29	61	1	78	1	0	20	0	190
2016	28	53	1	65	1	0	23	0	171
2017	25	52	1	45	1	0	22	0	146
2018	42	42	0	8	0	0	20	0	112
2019	75	84	0	24	0	0	30	0	213
2020	85	107	1	22	1	0	36	0	252
2021	103	124	1	32	0	0	60	0	320
2022	84	103	1	34	0	0	46	0	268
2023	62	64	0	23	0	0	39	0	188

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	101	8.3	12.2	0
2007	216	11.0	19.6	124.6
2008	173	10.0	17.3	n/a
2009	151	10.0	15.1	114.7
2010	122	8.0	15.2	114.4
2011	141	9.0	15.6	97.9
2012	130	7.0	18.5	96.2
2013	236	11.0	21.4	98.7
2014	264	14.0	18.8	98.1
2015	190	n/a	n/a	0
2016	171	10.0	17.1	100
2017	146	8.5	17.1	n/a
2018	112	9.0	12.4	n/a
2019	213	12.0	17.7	n/a
2020	252	13.0	19.3	n/a
2021	320	18.7	17.0	n/a
2022	268	16.7	16.0	n/a
2023	188	15.0	12.5	n/a

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	101	8.3	12.2	0
2007	216	11.0	19.6	124.6
2008	173	10.0	17.3	n/a
2009	151	10.0	15.1	114.7
2010	122	8.0	15.2	114.4
2011	141	9.0	15.6	97.9
2012	130	7.0	18.5	96.2
2013	236	11.0	21.4	98.7
2014	264	14.0	18.8	98.1
2015	190	n/a	n/a	0
2016	171	10.0	17.1	100
2017	146	8.5	17.1	n/a
2018	112	9.0	12.4	n/a
2019	213	12.0	17.7	n/a
2020	252	13.0	19.3	n/a
2021	320	18.7	17.0	n/a
2022	268	16.7	16.0	n/a
2023	188	15.0	12.5	n/a

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 Preparatory Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,238
2022	$7,562
2023	$11,466

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe Preparatory Academy

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 1521^st of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1074^th of 1596 Elementary schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	15.4	29.4	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	46.2	61.1	14.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	20	42.3	22.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	20	30.8	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	38.5	81.8	43.3%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	26.9	54.5	27.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	38.5	90.9	52.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	18.8	0	18.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Preparatory Academy)	18.8	0	18.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	213	188	11.7%
African American	84	64	23.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	24	23	4.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	62	17.3%
Two or More Races	30	39	30%

Schools Near Monroe Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)					Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Total
Monroe Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	328 E Monroe St	Sandusky	44870	Erie County	Monroe Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(567) 998-7522	188	15	12.5		62 (33.0%)	64 (34.0%)	23 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (20.7%)	36.8	1068^th of 1577 public elementary schools	32.3%		37.2	1074^th of 1596 public elementary schools	32.7%	6	72.7	20.8	46.7	50.0	36.4	9.1	33.3	26.7	63.6	72.7	27.3	$11,466
The Sandusky Primary School	Public	K-2	924 Ontario St	Sandusky	44870	Erie County	Sandusky City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 984-1300	453	26	17.4		159 (35.1%)	154 (34.0%)	30 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (24.3%)								(n/a)												$8,078
The Sandusky Intermediate School	Public	3-6	2020 Hayes Ave	Sandusky	44870	Erie County	Sandusky City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 984-1200	909	50	18.0		309 (34.0%)	321 (35.3%)	62 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	217 (23.9%)	24	1209^th of 1577 public elementary schools	23.3%		25.2	1200^th of 1596 public elementary schools	24.8%	9	38.9	37.1	48.7	19.2	35.4		48.3	53.4	48.0	28.2		$7,372
The Early Learning Academy	Public	PK-K	2314 Hancock St	Sandusky	44870	Erie County	Sandusky City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 984-1210	351	19	18.4		125 (35.6%)	115 (32.8%)	29 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	78 (22.2%)								(n/a)												$13,722
Meadowlawn Elementary School	Public	3-5	1313 E Strub Rd	Sandusky	44870	Erie County	Perkins Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 625-0214	415	24	17.2	28.7%	322 (77.6%)	16 (3.9%)	22 (5.3%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.6%)	60.4	750^th of 1577 public elementary schools	52.4%		57	834^th of 1596 public elementary schools	47.7%	84	77.3	57.1	68.4	58.3			63.4	65.4	78.0			$11,724
Furry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	310 Douglas Dr	Sandusky	44870	Erie County	Perkins Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 625-4352	506	27	18.7	26.1%	348 (68.8%)	18 (3.6%)	87 (17.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.9%)								(n/a)												$10,158
Margaretta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5906 Bogart Rd W	Castalia	44824	Erie County	Margaretta Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 684-5357	521	30	17.3	29.9%	485 (93.1%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	79.1	341^st of 1577 public elementary schools	78.4%		76.4	407^th of 1596 public elementary schools	74.5%	66	65.4	84.1	100.0	74.0			68.3	91.2	87.0			$13,015
Danbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9451 E Harbor Rd	Lakeside Marblehead	43440	Ottawa County	Danbury Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 798-4081	277	13	21.3		260 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	82	265^th of 1577 public elementary schools	83.2%		76.9	396^th of 1596 public elementary schools	75.2%	131	75.0	91.4	84.4	75.0			80.0	78.1	93.8			$15,529
Woodlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1810 Maple Ave	Huron	44839	Erie County	Huron City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 433-1234	340	20	16.9	31.2%	299 (87.9%)	6 (1.8%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.9%)	82.8	239^th of 1577 public elementary schools	84.8%		82.6	270^th of 1596 public elementary schools	83.1%	31	91.1	75.8	81.7	82.3			86.4	79.3	86.1			$11,773
Kelleys Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	528 Division St	Kelleys Island	43438	Erie County	Kelleys Island Local	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(419) 746-2730	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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