Serving 91 students in grades 6-8, Monument Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monument Middle serves the entire district of Rio Dell, CA, covering an area of approximately 32 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monument Middle School's student population of 91 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Monument Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monument Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monument Middle School's ranking?
Monument Middle School is ranked #8082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monument Middle School?
91 students attend Monument Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Monument Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monument Middle School?
Monument Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monument Middle School offer ?
Monument Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monument Middle School part of?
Monument Middle School is part of Rio Dell Elementary School District.
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