Top Rankings
Monticello CUSD 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,611 students in Monticello CUSD 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Monticello CUSD 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,611 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Monticello CUSD 25 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 926 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
27%
# Black Students
29 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,508 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
94%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
104
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
122
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,079 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,439
$22,162
Spending / Student
$24,079
$21,409
Best Monticello CUSD 25 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Heath Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W High St
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 4-5
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Washington School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-3
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,611 students.
What is the rank of Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District is ranked #169 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
94% of Monticello CUSD 25 School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Monticello CUSD 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,079 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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