Monroe School District, WI

Original Research by School Decision on Monroe School District

The Monroe School District serves the city of Monroe and outlying communities in Green County, Wisconsin, running from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is the largest in the county by enrollment, with a student population that is predominantly white and includes a meaningful Hispanic segment, reflecting the broader demographics of the region. The district operates five schools: two elementary buildings, a middle school, a high school, and an additional elementary school.

On the state’s Forward assessments, Monroe’s results across tested grades three through eight show a mixed picture that parents will want to weigh carefully. In mathematics, proficiency rates are solid in the lower elementary grades, with a noticeable dip in seventh grade before recovering somewhat in eighth. English language arts follows a similar pattern: third and fifth grades are softer, while fourth and sixth grades are stronger; eighth grade is the low point. Science and social studies are tested only in fourth and eighth grades, and here the scores are more consistent, with social studies outperforming science in both years. The overall proficiency index the district achieves places it in the top quartile among Green County’s districts, a strong relative showing.

That said, the district’s chronic absenteeism rate sits in the bottom quartile among the same county peers, meaning a higher share of students are missing substantial school time. This is an area a parent considering the district may want to investigate further with the school administration, asking what supports are in place and whether the pattern affects individual classrooms or the school climate broadly.

A graduation rate was not available in the data, so no assessment of that metric can be offered here. State testing data covered all tested grades, and participation rates were very high across the board, which lends credibility to the results.

Enrollment is primarily white, with a Hispanic population that makes up a notable minority. The district does not report free or reduced-price lunch counts in the available data, so it is not possible to characterize the economic need level of the student body from the numbers we have. Similarly, information on special education identification and English learner services is absent from the record. These are common gaps that can affect how a family interprets the school’s support systems; the district’s website or a direct inquiry could fill them in.

The housing market in the district’s service area is moderate by national standards. Home values in the Monroe zip code proper are below the state and national benchmarks, while the smaller community of Monticello shows higher values and Argyle sits close to Monroe’s level. Year-over-year appreciation across the area has been steady, roughly in line with statewide trends. The estimated monthly mortgage payment at current rates is manageable for many middle-income households, and the price-to-income ratio is below the national figure, suggesting housing is relatively affordable here for buyers.

The district itself shows a per-pupil spending level that falls in the middle range among Green County districts, in the lower half. This suggests a typical resource allocation for a county of this size, not notably lean nor unusually generous.

A search for recent district changes such as referendums, budget shifts, curriculum updates, or facility projects turned up only general information and no confirmed developments that met a threshold of lasting impact. The district appears to be operating in a stable mode without major recent disruption.

For a family evaluating the Monroe School District, the academic picture is one of relative strength within its county, particularly in elementary math and social studies, with some variability in literacy and a soft spot in middle school science and eighth-grade reading. The chronic absenteeism figure stands out as a concern that separates Monroe from most of its neighboring districts. The absence of data on economic need and special populations means a parent will need to ask direct questions to get a full picture of student supports. The community is a modest-sized, affordable part of southwestern Wisconsin where home prices are below state averages and the district is the central educational provider in the area.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,202

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

Black 1%

White 82%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

42%

59%

Gr 4

52%

72%

Gr 5

49%

67%

Gr 6

52%

74%

Gr 7

37%

66%

Gr 8

30%

63%

Math

Gr 3

62%

73%

Gr 4

53%

82%

Gr 5

64%

82%

Gr 6

58%

73%

Gr 7

37%

67%

Gr 8

43%

78%

Science

Gr 4

45%

68%

Gr 8

35%

58%

Social studies

Gr 4

55%

78%

Gr 8

49%

75%

source_specific:read

Gr 3

36%

56%

Gr 4

52%

71%

Gr 5

46%

73%

Gr 6

50%

74%

Gr 7

41%

66%

Gr 8

38%

70%

source_specific:wri

Gr 3

44%

56%

Gr 4

50%

68%

Gr 5

46%

67%

Gr 6

53%

74%

Gr 7

38%

62%

Gr 8

35%

63%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

68%

Grade 3

69%

Grade 4

72%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 6

55%

Grade 7

62%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

63%

Grade 4

57%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

58%

Grade 4

47%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

68%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$281,012

Year-over-year change+5.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$281K to $342K

vs. state typical0.84x

vs. national typical0.76x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
53566	Monroe	$281K	+5.3%	83.9%
53504	Argyle	$283K	+10.2%	2.1%
53570	Monticello	$342K	+4.3%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,418/mo

Home price / national median income3.4x

Comparison

State typical home value$333,909 (+5.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.