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Monroe Center Grade School
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
17500 Hwy 72, Monroe Center, IL 61052 · (815) 645-2230 · Part of Meridian Community Unit School District 223
Students
327
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
31%
Setting
Rural
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Monroe Center Grade School
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Next stop for Marion kids: Meridian Jr High School
On the path
Where Marion kids come from and go next.
PK–2Highland Elem Schoolin Stillman Valley
3–5Monroe Center Grade SchoolYou are here
6–8Meridian Jr High Schoolin Stillman Valley
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
17500 Hwy 72, Monroe Center
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3114
Grade 4102
Grade 5111
Enrollment over time
320’20
307’21
324’22
309’23
327’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 82%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 2%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.