For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,369 students in 48161, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48161, MI are Monroe County Education Center, Monroe County Youth Center and Monroe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48161 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48161, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48161, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Monroe County Youth Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Monroe High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,295 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Washington St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
48161, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Great Start Readiness Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2620
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2620
Gr: 9-12
908 E. 2nd Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4600
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4600
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
15488 Eastwood Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5000
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5000
Gr: K-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48161, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48161, MI include Monroe County Education Center, Monroe County Youth Center and Monroe High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48161?
5 public middle schools are located in 48161.
What is the racial composition of students in 48161?
48161 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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