Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monticello Nature Based Education ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monticello Nature Based Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Monticello Nature Based Education's student population of 145 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monticello Nature Based Education ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello Nature Based Education is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monticello Nature Based Education's ranking?
Monticello Nature Based Education is ranked #6 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Monticello Nature Based Education?
145 students attend Monticello Nature Based Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Monticello Nature Based Education students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Monticello Nature Based Education offer ?
Monticello Nature Based Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monticello Nature Based Education part of?
Monticello Nature Based Education is part of Monticello Public School District.
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