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Monticello Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,011 students in Monticello Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Monticello Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,011 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Monticello Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
24 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
915 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
91%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
62
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,639 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,755
$16,392
Spending / Student
$15,639
$15,968
Best Monticello Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 N Gill St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 2-4
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
860 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: PK-1
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello Comm School District?
Monticello Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,011 students.
What is the rank of Monticello Comm School District?
Monticello Comm School District is ranked #137 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello Comm School District?
91% of Monticello Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello Comm School District?
Monticello Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Monticello Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,639 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
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