Enrollment
674
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, MI
Monroe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262415006094
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Middle School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #14 of 15
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Middle School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Monroe, MI.
School address
District: Monroe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262415006094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Middle School
Monroe Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Monroe, Michigan, enrolling 674 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 367 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 674 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students) and Custer Elementary School (769 students) alongside Monroe Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monroe Middle School compares
Monroe Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
African American 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Monroe Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Public Schools, which includes Monroe Middle School.
$12,764
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Monroe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Custer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arborwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raisinville School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~674 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Middle School
How many students attend Monroe Middle School?
Monroe Middle School has 674 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Middle School?
61.6% of students at Monroe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Middle School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Monroe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Middle School?
Monroe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Middle School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Middle School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Monroe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Monroe Middle School a good school?
Monroe Middle School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monroe Public Schools?
Besides Monroe Middle School, Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students), Custer Elementary School (769 students), and Arborwood Elementary School (462 students). See the Monroe Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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