Monticello Middle School

Summary:

Monticello Middle School is a public middle school in Monticello, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 367 students. The school is part of the Monticello School District, which is ranked 155 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Academically, Monticello Middle School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are all lower than the state averages. The school's performance on ACT Aspire tests in 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 also shows lower proficiency rates compared to the state in English, Math, Science, and Reading. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.19% in 2020-2021 to 55.04% in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, the nearby Warren Middle School and Drew Central Middle School also have lower academic performance compared to the state averages, with similar challenges in English, Math, and Science proficiency. These schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, similar to Monticello Middle School. The student-teacher ratios at the nearby schools are also relatively low, ranging from 13 to 15 students per teacher. Over time, Monticello Middle School's statewide ranking has dropped from 98 out of 318 Arkansas middle schools in 2017-2018 to 227 out of 335 in 2023-2024, indicating a decline in performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 180 Clyde Ross Dr
       Monticello, AR  71655


(870) 367-4040

District: Monticello School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,752 Help


Students who attend Monticello Middle School usually attend:

High:    Monticello High School

Feeder schools for Monticello Middle School:

Elementary:    Monticello Elementary School
    Monticello Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.8%
African American:
41.7%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monticello Middle School ranks worse than 67.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), African American (41.7%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monticello Middle School is $8,752.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Monticello Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Monticello Middle School 227th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Monticello Middle School in the ranking list.)

Monticello School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello School District 155th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monticello Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.96 86th 208 58.7%
2006 74.57 37th 206 82.0%
2007 69.63 60th 225 73.3%
2008 76.44 40th 223 82.1%
2009 79.09 28th 240 88.3%
2010 77.34 39th 254 84.6%
2011 72.16 62nd 264 76.5%
2012 62.52 111th 265 58.1%
2013 60.09 119th 278 57.2%
2014 56.96 131st 280 53.2%
2015 40.44 161st 275 41.5%
2016 58.42 124th 312 60.3%
2017 56.76 138th 315 56.2%
2018 66.33 98th 318 69.2%
2019 56.24 141st 319 55.8%
2021 34.80 237th 330 28.2%
2022 36.69 223rd 318 29.9%
2023 35.66 226th 330 31.5%
2024 34.12 227th 335 32.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Monticello Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 336 146 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1989 321 150 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 471
1990 338 170 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1991 345 194 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 365 184 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 350 193 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 328 208 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 309 214 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 309 214 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 336 182 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 315 191 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 305 178 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2000 297 167 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 310 175 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 322 192 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 322 192 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 320 209 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 276 193 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 299 164 5 12 4 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 283 164 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2008 307 145 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 320 139 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2010 334 152 3 8 0 0 0 0 497
2011 327 162 2 9 0 0 0 0 500
2012 313 172 2 13 0 0 0 0 500
2013 314 167 2 21 0 0 0 0 504
2014 319 179 4 25 0 0 0 0 527
2015 274 148 5 24 1 0 0 0 452
2016 258 145 6 26 1 0 1 0 437
2017 231 135 5 14 1 0 2 0 388
2018 255 146 4 16 3 0 0 0 424
2019 264 165 4 20 0 0 1 0 454
2020 262 166 3 18 0 0 0 0 449
2021 248 166 3 15 1 0 0 0 433
2022 218 184 4 16 1 0 0 0 423
2023 186 163 3 12 1 0 2 0 367
2024 191 148 3 11 1 0 1 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monticello Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 27.3 17.7 n/a
1989 471 36.0 13.0 n/a
1990 509 46.0 11.0 35.2
1991 539 27.9 19.3 33.8
1992 549 28.4 19.3 31
1993 544 29.4 18.5 31.3
1994 538 28.8 18.7 35.9
1995 524 27.2 19.3 33.6
1996 524 27.2 19.3 33.6
1997 525 27.2 19.3 34.3
1998 512 27.2 18.8 35.5
1999 491 17.3 28.4 45
2000 473 42.0 11.3 42.7
2001 492 43.0 11.4 43.1
2002 520 38.0 13.7 50.4
2003 520 38.0 13.7 50.4
2004 539 37.0 14.6 49
2005 480 41.0 11.7 49.8
2006 484 32.0 15.1 51.9
2007 464 37.0 12.5 53.2
2008 460 39.0 11.8 50
2009 465 37.0 12.6 46.7
2010 497 44.4 12.1 47.5
2011 500 35.1 14.2 54.4
2012 500 35.8 13.9 54
2013 504 36.5 13.7 59.3
2014 527 37.5 14.0 57.1
2015 452 38.0 11.8 55.5
2016 437 38.0 11.5 52.9
2017 388 36.3 10.6 22.9
2018 424 34.9 12.1 23.8
2019 454 36.0 12.5 51.8
2020 449 33.3 13.4 52.8
2021 433 37.1 11.6 43.2
2022 423 33.1 12.7 54.4
2023 367 28.2 12.9 55
2024 355 27.5 12.8 56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monticello Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 27.3 17.7 n/a
1989 471 36.0 13.0 n/a
1990 509 46.0 11.0 35.2
1991 539 27.9 19.3 33.8
1992 549 28.4 19.3 31
1993 544 29.4 18.5 31.3
1994 538 28.8 18.7 35.9
1995 524 27.2 19.3 33.6
1996 524 27.2 19.3 33.6
1997 525 27.2 19.3 34.3
1998 512 27.2 18.8 35.5
1999 491 17.3 28.4 45
2000 473 42.0 11.3 42.7
2001 492 43.0 11.4 43.1
2002 520 38.0 13.7 50.4
2003 520 38.0 13.7 50.4
2004 539 37.0 14.6 49
2005 480 41.0 11.7 49.8
2006 484 32.0 15.1 51.9
2007 464 37.0 12.5 53.2
2008 460 39.0 11.8 50
2009 465 37.0 12.6 46.7
2010 497 44.4 12.1 47.5
2011 500 35.1 14.2 54.4
2012 500 35.8 13.9 54
2013 504 36.5 13.7 59.3
2014 527 37.5 14.0 57.1
2015 452 38.0 11.8 55.5
2016 437 38.0 11.5 52.9
2017 388 36.3 10.6 22.9
2018 424 34.9 12.1 23.8
2019 454 36.0 12.5 51.8
2020 449 33.3 13.4 52.8
2021 433 37.1 11.6 43.2
2022 423 33.1 12.7 54.4
2023 367 28.2 12.9 55
2024 355 27.5 12.8 56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monticello Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $816 (9.3%) $7,936 (90.7%) $8,752

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monticello Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 226th of 330 Middle schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English (Monticello Middle School)71.956.7
 15.2%
   6th Grade English (Monticello School District)71.956.7
 15.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Monticello Middle School)5032.6
 17.4%
   6th Grade Math (Monticello School District)5032.6
 17.4%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Monticello Middle School)36.627.9
 8.7%
   6th Grade Science (Monticello School District)36.627.9
 8.7%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Monticello Middle School)34.827.8
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (Monticello School District)34.827.8
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Monticello Middle School)86.473.3
 13.1%
   7th Grade English (Monticello School District)86.473.3
 13.1%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Monticello Middle School)4929.1
 19.9%
   7th Grade Math (Monticello School District)4929.1
 19.9%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Monticello Middle School)51.130.7
 20.4%
   7th Grade Science (Monticello School District)51.130.7
 20.4%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Monticello Middle School)42.429.9
 12.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Monticello School District)42.429.9
 12.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Monticello Middle School)79.360.3
 19%
   8th Grade English (Monticello School District)79.360.3
 19%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Monticello Middle School)50.837.5
 13.3%
   8th Grade Math (Monticello School District)50.837.5
 13.3%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Monticello Middle School)46.828.3
 18.5%
   8th Grade Science (Monticello School District)46.828.3
 18.5%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Monticello Middle School)53.244.2
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Monticello School District)53.244.2
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454367
 19.2%
African American165163
 1.2%
American Indian01
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic2012
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White264186
 29.5%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.8%55%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello Middle School

Students who attend Monticello Middle School usually go on to attend Monticello High School

Students at Monticello Middle School are 54% White, 42% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Monticello Middle School.

Monticello Middle School ranks 227th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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