Monticello School District

The Monticello School District in Arkansas consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals varying levels of performance across the district, with Monticello Intermediate School standing out as the strongest performer, ranking 249 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages in several academic areas.

Monticello High School also performed better than the district average in English Language Arts and Reading proficiency, and had a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4. However, the school had lower proficiency rates than the state average in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and Biology. The data also shows that schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, which are often associated with lower socioeconomic status, tended to have lower academic proficiency rates.

The analysis suggests that while increased funding may not be the sole solution, there are opportunities for the district to learn from the practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing schools and apply them across the district. Additionally, addressing the challenges posed by socioeconomic factors could be crucial in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Monticello School District.