Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Monroe Elementary School - Mse's student population of 539 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Elementary School - Mse is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
30%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
26%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Elementary School - Mse's ranking?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse is ranked #1154 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Monroe Elementary School - Mse often compared to?
Monroe Elementary School - Mseis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Park Elementary-stem, Fernbrook Elementary School, Birch Grove School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
539 students attend Monroe Elementary School - Mse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Monroe Elementary School - Mse students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Elementary School - Mse?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monroe Elementary School - Mse offer ?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Elementary School - Mse part of?
Monroe Elementary School - Mse is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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