Monticello New Life Center (Closed 2012)
Monticello New Life Center served 22 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 22 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 21-39% | 68% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | ≤20% | 62% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 33% |
| Black | 64% | 22% |
| White | 23% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Monticello New Life Center is Jefferson Virtual Instruction Program (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monticello Jefferson Virtual Instruction Program Grades: 4-12 | 1 student
0.7 miles
1490 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100 0.7 4-12 1 - Monticello Jefferson County Ese School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
0.8 miles
575 S Water St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100 0.8 PK-12 n/a - Monticello Jefferson County Adult School
0.9 miles
50 David Rd
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100 0.9 n/a n/a - Monticello Turning Point Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.9 miles
50 David Rd
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100 0.9 6-12 n/a - Monticello Jefferson Virtual Franchise Grades: K-12
1.4 miles
1490 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0100 1.4 K-12 n/a
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