Monroe School District

The Monroe School District in Washington state consists of 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Salem Woods Elementary School and Maltby Elementary consistently perform above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. These high-performing schools also have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a more affluent student population. In contrast, Frank Wagner Elementary struggles, with only around 25% proficiency in core subjects. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores.

The two middle schools in the district, Hidden River Middle School and Park Place Middle School, show more variation in performance, with Hidden River outperforming its counterpart on test scores. The alternative schools, Sky Valley Education Center and Leaders In Learning, face challenges, with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high school, Monroe High School. These findings highlight the need for targeted support and interventions to ensure all students in the Monroe School District have the opportunity to succeed academically.