Monticello Intermediate School serves 353 students in grades 3-5.
Monticello Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monticello Intermediate School's student population of 353 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
353 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Monticello Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Monticello Intermediate School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#637 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
4%
14%

Black
42%
20%

White
52%
59%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monticello Intermediate School's ranking?
Monticello Intermediate School is ranked #637 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Monticello Intermediate School?
353 students attend Monticello Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Monticello Intermediate School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monticello Intermediate School?
Monticello Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monticello Intermediate School offer ?
Monticello Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Monticello Intermediate School part of?
Monticello Intermediate School is part of Monticello School District.
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