Summary:
The city of Monticello, Arkansas is home to 7 schools across two school districts - the Monticello School District and the Drew Central School District. The schools serve students from elementary through high school, with 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools in the area.
Among the standout schools, Monticello Intermediate School ranks 249 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars, with strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Monticello High School also performs relatively well, ranking 189 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and rated 2 out of 5 stars, with above-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Reading compared to the state.
However, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the Monticello School District and state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the Drew Central School District schools consistently underperform compared to the Monticello schools across multiple subjects and grade levels, raising concerns about equity in resource allocation and support for these schools that serve predominantly low-income student populations. The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 48.63% at Monticello High School to 100% at the Drew Central schools, suggest systemic challenges that warrant further investigation to develop strategies to support all students in the Monticello area.
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