Top Rankings
Montello School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 571 students in Montello School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Montello School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
571 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montello School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#330 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.5%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 1995–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,942 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,991 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,942
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,991
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Montello School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Lane Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Montello Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montello School District?
Montello School District manages 4 public schools serving 571 students.
What is the rank of Montello School District?
Montello School District is ranked #323 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montello School District?
89% of Montello School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montello School District?
Montello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Montello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,991 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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