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Monticello School

Summary:

Monticello School is an elementary school in Monticello, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with 302 students. Despite being part of the lower-ranked San Juan School District, Monticello School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 118 out of 572 Utah elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 354 out of 561 in 2022-2023.

One of Monticello School's key strengths is its performance with students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, earning a 5-star rating in this category for the past two school years. This is notable given that the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic need among its student population. Additionally, Monticello School ranks among the top 10 elementary schools in Utah for its work with low-SES students.

While Monticello School's academic performance is impressive, the school faces some unique challenges. For example, the racial composition of Monticello School differs significantly from the nearby Blanding School, with Monticello having a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of Native American students. Understanding the factors behind these demographic differences could provide valuable insights into the educational experiences and outcomes of students in the two communities.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 197 N 200 W
       Monticello, UT  84535

(435) 678-1180

District: San Juan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,467 Help


Students who attend Monticello School usually attend:

High:    Monticello High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.9%
Hispanic:
21.3%
American Indian:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monticello School ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.9%), Hispanic (21.3%), American Indian (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the San Juan District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monticello School is 19.3. 4 elementary schools in the San Juan District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Monticello School employs 15.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monticello School is $12,467. 4 elementary schools in the San Juan District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Monticello School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

San Juan District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Juan District 78th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monticello School

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Rank History for all students at Monticello School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 70.31 139th 498 72.1%
2009 60.67 210th 509 58.7%
2010 60.34 227th 518 56.2%
2011 66.32 210th 563 62.7%
2012 61.97 258th 579 55.4%
2013 72.13 148th 576 74.3%
2014 45.13 294th 509 42.2%
2015 39.96 342nd 537 36.3%
2016 63.94 192nd 533 64.0%
2017 69.87 144th 526 72.6%
2018 66.08 174th 528 67.0%
2019 75.57 118th 572 79.4%
2021 54.79 256th 559 54.2%
2022 50.10 285th 551 48.3%
2023 38.57 354th 561 36.9%
2024 55.91 247th 561 56.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monticello School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.68 11th 111 90.1%
2023 88.87 10th 132 92.4%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Monticello School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 357 1 2 40 15 n/a n/a 0 415
1989 344 0 1 43 23 n/a n/a 0 411
1990 358 0 1 37 19 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 343 0 2 31 24 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 324 0 2 34 25 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 309 0 2 33 23 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 313 0 2 35 30 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 292 0 2 27 29 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 292 0 2 27 29 n/a n/a 0 350
1997 301 0 1 37 47 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 309 0 3 27 38 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 301 0 5 36 55 n/a n/a 0 397
2000 288 0 6 35 53 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 260 0 4 28 35 n/a n/a 0 327
2002 246 0 5 33 32 n/a n/a 0 316
2003 246 0 5 33 32 n/a n/a 0 316
2004 256 0 6 33 32 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 246 0 7 33 29 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 262 0 5 27 31 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 289 1 6 27 19 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 295 2 4 25 23 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 284 2 2 27 23 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 256 3 2 22 15 n/a n/a 54 352
2011 277 2 2 21 17 0 1 0 320
2012 285 1 0 22 13 1 2 0 324
2013 280 3 0 24 12 0 2 0 321
2014 276 3 0 23 18 0 1 0 321
2015 237 3 0 20 15 0 4 0 279
2016 217 2 1 26 13 0 9 0 268
2017 223 2 1 34 16 0 6 0 282
2018 212 1 1 44 13 0 5 0 276
2019 207 1 2 45 14 0 6 0 275
2020 223 0 2 51 15 0 8 0 299
2021 213 0 2 52 17 0 10 0 294
2022 225 0 1 54 19 0 8 0 307
2023 214 0 1 54 23 0 10 0 302
2024 210 0 1 65 24 0 5 0 305

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 17.5 23.7 n/a
1989 411 16.5 24.9 n/a
1990 415 17.0 24.4 24.1
1991 400 18.0 22.2 27
1992 385 17.0 22.6 25.7
1993 367 18.5 19.8 26.4
1994 380 17.0 22.4 27.6
1995 350 19.0 18.4 27.1
1996 350 19.0 18.4 27.1
1997 386 20.0 19.3 29.8
1998 377 19.0 19.8 35.8
1999 397 19.0 20.9 54.4
2000 382 21.0 18.2 51.8
2001 327 20.0 16.4 47.1
2002 316 18.5 17.1 53.5
2003 316 18.5 17.1 53.5
2004 327 17.2 19.0 56.6
2005 315 17.2 18.3 56.2
2006 325 20.0 16.3 56
2007 342 17.5 19.5 99.1
2008 349 16.5 21.2 44.4
2009 338 13.3 12.2 43.2
2010 352 16.0 22.0 55.7
2011 320 27.4 11.6 46.3
2012 324 14.7 22.0 55.2
2013 321 14.9 21.4 n/a
2014 321 15.0 21.4 53
2015 279 n/a n/a 98.9
2016 268 n/a n/a 98.9
2017 282 15.0 18.8 100
2018 276 n/a n/a 99.6
2019 275 13.6 20.1 101.1
2020 299 14.6 20.4 100
2021 294 n/a n/a 100.3
2022 307 14.5 21.1 100
2023 302 14.7 20.4 100
2024 305 15.7 19.3 49.8

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 17.5 23.7 n/a
1989 411 16.5 24.9 n/a
1990 415 17.0 24.4 24.1
1991 400 18.0 22.2 27
1992 385 17.0 22.6 25.7
1993 367 18.5 19.8 26.4
1994 380 17.0 22.4 27.6
1995 350 19.0 18.4 27.1
1996 350 19.0 18.4 27.1
1997 386 20.0 19.3 29.8
1998 377 19.0 19.8 35.8
1999 397 19.0 20.9 54.4
2000 382 21.0 18.2 51.8
2001 327 20.0 16.4 47.1
2002 316 18.5 17.1 53.5
2003 316 18.5 17.1 53.5
2004 327 17.2 19.0 56.6
2005 315 17.2 18.3 56.2
2006 325 20.0 16.3 56
2007 342 17.5 19.5 99.1
2008 349 16.5 21.2 44.4
2009 338 13.3 12.2 43.2
2010 352 16.0 22.0 55.7
2011 320 27.4 11.6 46.3
2012 324 14.7 22.0 55.2
2013 321 14.9 21.4 n/a
2014 321 15.0 21.4 53
2015 279 n/a n/a 98.9
2016 268 n/a n/a 98.9
2017 282 15.0 18.8 100
2018 276 n/a n/a 99.6
2019 275 13.6 20.1 101.1
2020 299 14.6 20.4 100
2021 294 n/a n/a 100.3
2022 307 14.5 21.1 100
2023 302 14.7 20.4 100
2024 305 15.7 19.3 49.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monticello School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,645 (13.2%) $10,822 (86.8%) $12,467

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monticello School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 118th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 354th of 561 Elementary schools
 42.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monticello School)48.835
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (San Juan District)34.835.8
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Science (Monticello School)67.437.5
 29.9%
   5th Grade Science (San Juan District)41.239.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students275302
 9.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian1423
 64.3%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic4554
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White207214
 3.4%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients101.1%100%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello School

Students at Monticello School are 69% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Monticello School ranks 247th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Monticello School usually go on to attend:

High : Monticello High

In the 2023-24 school year, 305 students attended Monticello School.


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