Serving 232 students in grades 7-12, Montello Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montello Jr/Sr High's attendance zone covers the entire Montello school district, encompassing approximately 176.9 square miles around the city of Montello, WI. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montello Junior/senior High School's student population of 232 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montello Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montello Junior/senior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1751 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montello Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Montello Junior/senior High School is ranked #1751 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Montello Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Montello Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield Area High School, High Marq Environmental Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montello Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Montello Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Montello Junior/senior High School?
232 students attend Montello Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Montello Junior/senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montello Junior/senior High School?
Montello Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montello Junior/senior High School offer ?
Montello Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montello Junior/senior High School part of?
Montello Junior/senior High School is part of Montello School District.
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