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Jefferson Schools (Monroe) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,336 students in Jefferson Schools (Monroe). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jefferson Schools (Monroe) have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,336 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Schools (Monroe), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#445 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,171 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,131 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,171
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,131
$17,782
Best Jefferson Schools (Monroe) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8281 N Dixie Hwy
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Gr: 2-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sodt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2888 Nadeau Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5707 Williams Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5102 N Stony Creek Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2301
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Schools (Monroe)?
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) manages 4 public schools serving 1,336 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Schools (Monroe)?
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) is ranked #491 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Schools (Monroe)?
88% of Jefferson Schools (Monroe) students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Schools (Monroe)?
Jefferson Schools (Monroe) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Schools (Monroe)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,131 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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