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MONROE

Florida · Public School District
24
Schools
8,929
Students
$19,152
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
46.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
87.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MONROE is a public school district in Florida serving 8,929 students across 24 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 9 high schools, among them 6 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 87.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,152 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (24)
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MONROE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE02–1230
MONROE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMKG–127
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,152+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
78%
State
8.9%
Local (property tax)
77.6%
Federal
13.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (78%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
8,929
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.6%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,152 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 24 schools including 6 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MONROE?
MONROE has 24 public schools, serving a total of 8,929 students.
What is the graduation rate for MONROE?
The graduation rate is 87.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MONROE spend per student?
MONROE spends $19,152 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MONROE?
46% of students in MONROE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MONROE?
Yes — 6 of the 24 schools in MONROE are charter schools.
What grade levels does MONROE serve?
MONROE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MONROE?
The median opportunity score across schools in MONROE is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.