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Monroe County Middle College

Public Grades 9-12

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 92% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Monroe County Middle College is a small, specialized public high school in Monroe, MI, serving 320 students in grades 9-12 through the Monroe Independent School District (Isd). This "middle college" program lets students earn college credits while completing their high school diploma, and it has built a strong reputation for academic excellence over the past decade.

What truly sets this school apart is its outstanding performance compared to nearby traditional high schools. In recent state rankings, Monroe County Middle College placed in the 92nd percentile statewide, while nearby schools like Monroe High School (just 1.6 miles away) and Jefferson High School ranked far lower. The academic gaps are striking—on the SAT math exam, 44.1% of middle college students scored proficient, while no neighboring school exceeded 22%. Even Ida High School, one of the stronger local schools, trails significantly. The school also excels in science and social studies, with proficiency rates roughly double the state average. Perhaps most impressive is the school's success with students from low-income backgrounds, who ranked in the top 4% statewide—a remarkable achievement given that many nearby schools with higher poverty rates struggle to reach state averages.

Students at Monroe County Middle College also show strong engagement, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 17.6%—well below the state average of 27.9% and most neighboring schools. The middle college model likely explains much of this success: students take many courses at Monroe County Community College, creating a rigorous, college-like environment with high expectations. While the school's most recent rankings dipped slightly from its peak years, it remains firmly in the top 10% of Michigan high schools. For families seeking a challenging, college-preparatory experience, this school stands out as the clear top choice in the Monroe area, though families should consider whether this specialized environment fits their student's needs and goals.

320

Students ?

35.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

21.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161-9047

(734) 342-8750

District: Monroe Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 100th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (62% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Michigan high schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Large classes — about 36 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg59%

Michigan avg43%

66^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	66 of 800	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	96.0	22 of 739	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	23 of 743	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	97.8	11 of 735	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	81.1	96 of 531	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	83.4	70 of 561	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	94.5	32 of 666	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	97.9	7 of 824	99.2%	★★★★★
2017	95.5	23 of 835	97.2%	★★★★★
2016	98.5	4 of 852	99.5%	★★★★★
2015	91.4	45 of 832	94.6%	★★★★★
2014	93.7	34 of 799	95.7%	★★★★★
2013	95.5	26 of 805	96.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	103 of 686	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	94.8	25 of 629	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	86.4	60 of 619	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	45 of 611	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	66.0	144 of 416	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.2	83 of 462	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	73 of 554	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	92.8	36 of 710	94.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.7	29 of 719	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	97.5	13 of 635	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	99.9	3 of 654	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	91.1	26 of 417	93.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.4	50 of 693	92.8%	★★★★★
2025	94.4	26 of 628	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	98.6	5 of 633	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	83.3	59 of 472	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	99.3	1 of 707	99.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	71 of 671	89.4%	★★★★☆
2025	94.4	23 of 639	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	29 of 638	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.3	6 of 647	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	76.1	111 of 492	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.6	70 of 516	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	93.4	31 of 582	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	96.6	11 of 708	98.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)96th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

White (2026)89th percentile~ school

Female (2026)85th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts83%+24 vs state

Social Studies70%+26 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing68%+16 vs state

Science52%+17 vs state

Mathematics47%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)	M-Step Math (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monroe County Middle College	Public	9-12	1101 S Raisinville Rd	Monroe	48161	Monroe County	Monroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 342-8750	320	9	35.5	21.3%	265 (82.8%)	6 (1.9%)	32 (10.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	87.8	66^th of 800 public high schools	91.8%		96	22^nd of 739 public high schools	97.0%	44		92.3	75.0		55.8	40.0	67.8	44.1				52.5		69.5
Monroe County Youth Center	Public	5-12	3600 S Custer Rd	Monroe	48161	Monroe County	Monroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 240-3220	16	1	16.3	62.5%	9 (56.3%)	2 (12.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Monroe High School	Public	8-12	901 Herr Rd	Monroe	48161	Monroe County	Monroe Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 265-3400	1,332	63	21.0	55.3%	977 (73.3%)	175 (13.1%)	102 (7.7%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (5.3%)	28.1	555^th of 800 public high schools	30.6%		25.1	541^st of 739 public high schools	26.8%	14		47.9	52.0		18.6	19.4	37.1	11.8				20.7		25.2	$17,189	$1,335	$15,854
Ida High School	Public	9-12	3145 Prairie St	Ida	48140	Monroe County	Ida Public School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 269-3485	451	28	16.2	15.1%	432 (95.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	65.9	215^th of 800 public high schools	73.1%		77.5	135^th of 739 public high schools	81.7%	80		67.9	67.2		40.6	39.8	52.8	22.0				46.7		43.4	$12,167	$359	$11,809
Mason Senior High School	Public	9-12	2400 Mason Eagle Dr	Erie	48133	Monroe County	Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)	No	No	No	No	(734) 848-9353	316	19	16.5	31.3%	257 (81.3%)	7 (2.2%)	37 (11.7%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	59.3	270^th of 800 public high schools	66.3%		69.1	187^th of 739 public high schools	74.7%	83		68.1	58.1		39.1	38.7	61.3	12.9				22.6		54.8	$14,686	$801	$13,885
Mason Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	2400 Mason Eagle Dr	Erie	48133	Monroe County	Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)	No	No	Yes	No	(734) 848-9353	20	1	25.9	25.0%	19 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$10,547	$751	$9,796
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	5707 Williams Rd	Newport	48166	Monroe County	Jefferson Schools (Monroe)	No	No	No	No	(734) 322-2201	430	24	18.1	43.3%	397 (92.3%)	5 (1.2%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	35.1	495^th of 800 public high schools	38.1%		30.6	504^th of 739 public high schools	31.8%	9		56.8	48.2		28.0	21.8	40.8	15.8				25.0		25.9	$16,089	$1,235	$14,854
Airport Senior High School	Public	9-12	11330 Grafton Rd	Carleton	48117	Monroe County	Airport Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 654-6208	760	44	17.1	45.5%	691 (90.9%)	12 (1.6%)	36 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)	46.4	403^rd of 800 public high schools	49.6%		36.1	467^th of 739 public high schools	36.8%	64		59.8	56.0		28.0	28.6	61.9	20.6				25.2		24.7	$14,613	$898	$13,715
Riverside Academy	Public	5-12	445 Toledo St	Dundee	48131	Monroe County	Dundee Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 529-3916	46	2	27.8	58.7%	37 (80.4%)	3 (6.5%)	4 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)							414.8	360.4				2074.0		2081.0	$14,623	$407	$14,216
Dundee Community High School	Public	9-12	130 Viking Dr	Dundee	48131	Monroe County	Dundee Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 529-7008	493	24	20.6	24.7%	458 (92.9%)	5 (1.0%)	13 (2.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	64.4	226^th of 800 public high schools	71.8%		47.1	386^th of 739 public high schools	47.8%	160		67.5	77.1		30.8	33.9	61.9	22.2				34.1		54.0	$13,786	$335	$13,451

Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe County Middle College

What district is Monroe County Middle College in?

Monroe Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Monroe County Middle College?

Students at Monroe County Middle College are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Monroe County Middle College a good school?

Yes. Monroe County Middle College ranks in the top 8.3% of Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Monroe County Middle College?

In the 2024-25 school year, 320 students attended Monroe County Middle College.

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