Monroeville Elementary School

Monroeville Elementary School in Monroeville, AL, serves 406 students from Pre-K through 4th grade within the Monroe County district, where nearly 80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most pressing concern at Monroeville Elementary is its chronic absenteeism rate, which reached 27.5% in the 2024-2025 school year—more than double the state average of 12% and significantly higher than nearby schools like Repton Junior High School (13.8%) and Monroe Intermediate School (6.7%). This persistent issue, which has hovered between 26.5% and 33.5% over the past four years, is likely a major factor behind the school's academic struggles. Math proficiency is especially low, with only 8.33% of 4th graders and 14.86% of 3rd graders meeting state standards in 2025-2026—roughly one-fifth of the state average for 4th grade. The school's overall state ranking has also declined steadily over the past decade, falling from the 61st percentile in 2016-2017 to the 14th percentile today.

Despite these challenges, there are bright spots worth noting. In 2025-2026, 4th graders achieved a 55% proficiency rate in English, surpassing the district average of 52.06% and marking a remarkable 22-point improvement from the previous year. The school also shows relative strength in supporting its Special Education students, ranking in the 35th percentile in 2025-2026—up from the 10th percentile just two years prior. However, performance with male students (12th percentile) and low-income students (16th percentile) mirrors the overall low achievement. The contrast with Repton Junior High School, just 9 miles away, which ranks in the 32nd percentile with far lower absenteeism, suggests that Monroeville's challenges are not inevitable. Addressing the absenteeism crisis appears to be the most critical step toward improving outcomes for all students.