Monroe Intermediate School in Lower Peach Tree, AL serves grades PreK–8 with a small enrollment of 64 students and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, ranking it among the lowest 50% of Alabama public schools overall as of 2023.
Math proficiency ranged from 20–29%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was also 20–29%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was at or below 20%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fell from 90 students in 2009 to 64 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high near 86%, indicating sustained socioeconomic need; the student body is 98% minority, predominantly Black (63 of 64 students).
The school's state rank declined from #811 in 2022 to #867 in 2023, reflecting weaker performance over time among Union County NJ high schools and other Alabama schools.
Monroe Intermediate School is Title–I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program, emphasizing service to low–income families in this rural Alabama community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Monroe Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Monroe Intermediate School's student population of 64 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 19, 2026
Monroe Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Intermediate School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Monroe Intermediate School's ranking?
Monroe Intermediate School is ranked #867 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Monroe Intermediate School?
64 students attend Monroe Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Monroe Intermediate School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Intermediate School?
Monroe Intermediate School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monroe Intermediate School offer ?
Monroe Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe Intermediate School part of?
Monroe Intermediate School is part of Monroe County School District.
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