Summary:
Zip code 48162 in Monroe, Michigan, is served by 6 schools—5 elementary and 1 middle school—spanning 3 districts, with no high school in the immediate area, meaning students must leave the zip code after 8th grade.
For families comparing options, Triumph Academy stands out as the clear academic leader. This K-8 charter school, part of the Triumph Academy district, outperforms every traditional public school in the area despite having the lowest per-student spending ($12,635) and the highest student-to-teacher ratio (21.5:1). It earns a 4-star district rating and posts proficiency rates above state averages in most subjects, while also maintaining the lowest chronic absenteeism (17.7%). In contrast, Hollywood Elementary in Monroe Public Schools represents the opposite extreme—it spends the most per student ($20,655) yet ranks in the bottom 6% of Michigan schools with a zero-star rating, proficiency rates far below state averages, and a 35.9% chronic absenteeism rate. The other Monroe Public Schools options fall in between: Manor Elementary School shows strong 3rd-grade ELA scores (54.3% proficient) but weaker upper-grade results, while Raisinville School has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 30th to 47th percentile in just two years while keeping absenteeism low at 18.0%.
In the Jefferson Schools (Monroe) district, Jefferson Middle School struggles with below-average proficiency (33.3% in 6th-grade ELA vs. 37.5% statewide) and high chronic absenteeism (33.7%), while Sodt Elementary School serves only PK-1 students and lacks current test data. A notable pattern emerges: students who perform well at Manor Elementary in early grades often see declines by middle school, suggesting transition challenges. Overall, Triumph Academy offers the strongest outcomes, Raisinville shows the most promise for improvement, and families should weigh the significant performance gaps between schools when making choices.
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