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Monument Middle

Summary:

Monument Middle is a public middle school located in Rio Dell, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 98 students. The school is part of the Rio Dell Elementary School District, which is ranked 1034 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monument Middle has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 16.4% in 2017-2018 to 35.4% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby Freshwater Charter Middle (17.0% in 2022-2023) and Winship Middle (29.9% in 2022-2023). The school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests, is significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages, with only 22.78% of Monument Middle students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy in 2023-2024, compared to 47.04% statewide and higher rates at nearby schools like Freshwater Charter Middle (51.11%) and Winship Middle (36.1%). Monument Middle also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 76.53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby Freshwater Charter Middle (46.51%) and Winship Middle (68.75%).

The analysis of Monument Middle's data reveals several areas of concern, including the school's declining statewide ranking, from 1465 out of 2379 California middle schools in 2012-2013 to 2440 out of 2777 in 2023-2024, and significant performance disparities among student subgroups. When compared to nearby middle schools, Monument Middle consistently underperforms in academic measures, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting that the school may face unique challenges or resource constraints that are impacting its ability to provide a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 95 Center St.
       Rio Dell, CA  95562-1323

(707) 764-3783

District: Rio Dell Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2440th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Monument Middle usually attend:

High:    Fortuna Union High

Feeder schools for Monument Middle:

Elementary:    Eagle Prairie Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  88

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monument Middle ranks worse than 87.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.81. (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 (69.3%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monument Middle is 13.6. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monument Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Monument Middle 2440th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Monument Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rio Dell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Dell Elementary 1034th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monument Middle

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Rank History for all students at Monument Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.38 1075th 1769 39.2%
2005 48.84 825th 1777 53.6%
2006 39.44 1020th 1804 43.5%
2007 48.15 934th 1999 53.3%
2008 52.81 863rd 2005 57.0%
2009 67.12 581st 2063 71.8%
2010 64.72 664th 2179 69.5%
2011 60.10 820th 2236 63.3%
2012 41.32 1323rd 2259 41.4%
2013 38.84 1465th 2379 38.4%
2015 27.27 1742nd 2477 29.7%
2016 24.78 1839th 2497 26.4%
2017 16.18 2177th 2508 13.2%
2018 19.06 2045th 2480 17.5%
2019 28.79 1832nd 2715 32.5%
2021 21.56 726th 894 18.8%
2022 26.46 1926th 2740 29.7%
2023 14.34 2542nd 2802 9.3%
2024 15.81 2440th 2777 12.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monument Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.49 1920th 2230 13.9%
2019 27.76 1773rd 2369 25.2%
2021 15.00 683rd 721 5.3%
2022 28.64 1749th 2458 28.8%
2023 12.79 2414th 2549 5.3%
2024 17.42 2276th 2575 11.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Monument Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 1683rd 2262 25.6%
2019 34.70 1453rd 2380 38.9%
2021 16.42 663rd 738 10.2%
2022 33.79 1528th 2509 39.1%
2023 21.64 2026th 2547 20.5%
2024 21.22 2035th 2546 20.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Monument Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.22 1965th 2273 13.6%
2019 25.70 1774th 2407 26.3%
2021 28.26 530th 763 30.5%
2022 19.13 2096th 2527 17.1%
2023 11.31 2441st 2558 4.6%
2024 14.31 2311th 2547 9.3%
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Rank History for White students at Monument Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.90 1413th 1496 5.5%
2019 15.07 1381st 1602 13.8%
2022 12.31 1415th 1555 9.0%
2023 6.78 1486th 1552 4.3%
2024 5.29 1489th 1535 3.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department 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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Enrollment information for Monument Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 118 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 124
1989 116 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1990 92 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 101
1991 82 1 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 96
1992 90 1 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 104
1993 86 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1994 70 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1995 58 1 0 22 4 n/a n/a 0 85
1996 58 1 0 22 4 n/a n/a 0 85
1997 107 1 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1998 118 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1999 102 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 118 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2001 112 2 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2002 71 2 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 87
2003 71 2 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 87
2004 64 0 1 11 3 n/a n/a 0 79
2005 69 0 1 8 7 n/a n/a 0 85
2006 77 0 0 18 6 n/a n/a 0 101
2007 61 0 0 17 6 n/a n/a 2 86
2008 69 n/a n/a 16 7 n/a n/a 0 92
2009 69 0 0 15 2 0 14 0 100
2010 66 1 3 19 7 0 1 0 97
2011 62 0 4 16 7 0 2 0 91
2012 66 0 3 16 10 0 3 0 98
2013 66 0 3 19 5 0 2 0 95
2014 72 0 2 16 7 0 1 0 98
2015 78 0 2 22 4 0 2 0 108
2016 72 0 1 23 5 0 5 0 106
2017 76 0 1 26 8 0 7 0 118
2018 72 1 0 26 6 0 12 0 117
2019 66 0 0 21 5 0 7 0 99
2020 59 0 0 20 2 0 7 0 88
2021 92 0 0 24 5 0 6 0 127
2022 66 0 0 19 3 0 5 0 93
2023 68 2 1 21 2 0 4 0 98
2024 61 3 2 16 0 0 6 0 88

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 Monument Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 124 5.0 24.8 n/a
1989 123 5.0 24.6 n/a
1990 101 4.0 25.2 n/a
1991 96 4.0 24.0 n/a
1992 104 4.1 25.3 77.9
1993 100 4.5 22.2 66
1994 88 4.5 19.6 84.1
1995 85 4.3 19.8 88.2
1996 85 4.3 19.8 88.2
1997 136 8.0 17.0 72.8
1998 147 9.0 16.3 94.6
1999 137 9.0 15.2 81
2000 142 7.0 20.3 83.1
2001 133 9.0 14.8 76.7
2002 87 3.0 29.0 71.3
2003 87 3.0 29.0 71.3
2004 79 3.0 26.3 59.5
2005 85 3.0 28.3 71.8
2006 101 3.0 33.7 69.3
2007 86 4.5 19.1 79.8
2008 92 5.0 18.4 71.7
2009 100 4.6 21.3 80
2010 97 3.0 32.3 74.2
2011 91 n/a n/a 73.6
2012 98 3.5 28.0 n/a
2013 95 3.5 27.1 71.6
2014 98 3.5 28.0 72.4
2015 108 4.0 27.0 75
2016 106 4.0 26.5 77.4
2017 118 5.5 21.4 81.4
2018 117 5.5 21.2 81.2
2019 99 5.5 18.0 63.6
2020 88 n/a n/a 59.1
2021 127 5.5 23.0 74.8
2022 93 5.5 16.6 76.3
2023 98 5.5 17.7 76.5
2024 88 6.4 13.6 71.6

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 Monument Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 124 5.0 24.8 n/a
1989 123 5.0 24.6 n/a
1990 101 4.0 25.2 n/a
1991 96 4.0 24.0 n/a
1992 104 4.1 25.3 77.9
1993 100 4.5 22.2 66
1994 88 4.5 19.6 84.1
1995 85 4.3 19.8 88.2
1996 85 4.3 19.8 88.2
1997 136 8.0 17.0 72.8
1998 147 9.0 16.3 94.6
1999 137 9.0 15.2 81
2000 142 7.0 20.3 83.1
2001 133 9.0 14.8 76.7
2002 87 3.0 29.0 71.3
2003 87 3.0 29.0 71.3
2004 79 3.0 26.3 59.5
2005 85 3.0 28.3 71.8
2006 101 3.0 33.7 69.3
2007 86 4.5 19.1 79.8
2008 92 5.0 18.4 71.7
2009 100 4.6 21.3 80
2010 97 3.0 32.3 74.2
2011 91 n/a n/a 73.6
2012 98 3.5 28.0 n/a
2013 95 3.5 27.1 71.6
2014 98 3.5 28.0 72.4
2015 108 4.0 27.0 75
2016 106 4.0 26.5 77.4
2017 118 5.5 21.4 81.4
2018 117 5.5 21.2 81.2
2019 99 5.5 18.0 63.6
2020 88 n/a n/a 59.1
2021 127 5.5 23.0 74.8
2022 93 5.5 16.6 76.3
2023 98 5.5 17.7 76.5
2024 88 6.4 13.6 71.6

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monument Middle

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 1832nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2542nd of 2802 Middle schools
 23.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monument Middle)29.417.7
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Dell Elementary)29.417.7
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monument Middle)23.58.3
 15.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rio Dell Elementary)23.58.3
 15.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monument Middle)40.619.4
 21.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Dell Elementary)40.619.4
 21.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Monument Middle)21.913.3
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rio Dell Elementary)21.913.3
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monument Middle)39.410.7
 28.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Dell Elementary)39.410.7
 28.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monument Middle)18.210.7
 7.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rio Dell Elementary)18.210.7
 7.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Monument Middle)2514.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Rio Dell Elementary)2514.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9998
 1%
African American02
American Indian52
 60%
Asian01
Hispanic2121
Pacific Islander00
White6668
 3%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.6%76.5%
 12.9%

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Students who attend Monument Middle usually go on to attend Fortuna Union High

Students at Monument Middle are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Monument Middle.

Monument Middle ranks in the bottom 12.1% of California middle schools.


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