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City Of Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,163 students in City Of Monroe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in City Of Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
8,163 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
472 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
City Of Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 188 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
112 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
6,661 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
82%
42%
# White Students
1,146 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
14%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
390
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
698
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
652
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
620
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
602
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
604
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
597
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
554
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
606
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
528
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
721
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
595
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
528
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
468
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,837 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$121 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,920
$15,797
Spending / Student
$14,837
$15,107
Best City Of Monroe School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Spencer Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-9753
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-9753
Grades: PK-2
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Sherrouse School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1207 Washington Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-8976
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-8976
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Sallie Humble Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 Westminister Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 325-7659
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 325-7659
Grades: 3-6
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Neville High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Forsythe Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-2237
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #66.
Robert E. Lee Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 North 19th Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-1143
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-1143
Grades: 7-8
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Wossman High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Arizona Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-2932
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-2932
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Pecan Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Grades: 3-6
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parkvidw Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
Martin Luther King Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3716 Nutland Road
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Grades: 7-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1212.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1313.
Carroll High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2939 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-8441
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-8441
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #1616.
Carroll Junior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-1683
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-1683
Grades: 7-8
| 303 students
Rank: #1717.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #1818.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Grades: PK-2
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,163 students.
What is the rank of City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District is ranked #75 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in City Of Monroe School District?
82% of City Of Monroe School District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Of Monroe School District?
City Of Monroe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is City Of Monroe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,837 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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