Monroe School District

The Monroe School District in Washington state encompasses 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.

The district's top-performing schools are Salem Woods Elementary School, which ranks 60th out of 1,169 elementary schools in the state and has exceptional test scores, and Maltby Elementary School, which ranks 261st and also boasts strong academic results. In contrast, Frank Wagner Elementary has the highest free/reduced lunch rate in the district at 75.5%, which appears to correlate with lower academic performance. The district's alternative high schools, Sky Valley Education Center and Leaders In Learning, face unique challenges, with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high schools.

The wide range in per-student spending, from $4,139 at the Monroe Special Educational Preschool to $92,701 at the Out of District Special Educational program, suggests the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure equitable funding and support for all schools. Overall, the data reveals both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement within the Monroe School District, highlighting the need to address disparities and provide a high-quality education for all students.