Monticello Middle School
Monticello Middle School serves 356 students in grades 6-8.
Monticello Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Monticello Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Monticello Middle School's student population of 356 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Monticello Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Monticello Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #641 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 94% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monticello CUSD 25 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Monticello Middle School is Monticello High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bement Middle School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Monticello Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 281 students
0.6 miles
700 N Buchanan St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511 0.6 PK-1 281 - Monticello Monticello High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 527 students10
0.8 miles
1 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511 0.8 9-12 527 - Monticello Washington School Math: 50% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 4-5 | 232 students10
0.8 miles
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511 0.8 4-5 232 - White Heath White Heath Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 2-3 | 222 students10
4.8 miles
300 W High St
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511 4.8 2-3 222 - Bement Bement Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 145 students10
7.1 miles
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200 7.1 PK-5 145
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