Monticello Middle School (Closed 2014)

160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Monticello Middle School serves 173 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(12-13)
20-24%
42%
(12-13)
35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School District Name
Monticello Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Monticello Middle School?
173 students attend Monticello Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Monticello Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monticello Middle School offer ?
Monticello Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monticello Middle School part of?
Monticello Middle School is part of Monticello Independent School District.

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