Monticello Nature Based Education

Summary:

Monticello Nature Based Education is a public elementary school in Monticello, Minnesota, serving 60 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Monticello Public School District.

Monticello Nature Based Education consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 92.31% of students proficient or better in Math and 80% in Reading, compared to 55.19% and 55.08% for the district, and 45.47% and 49.85% for the state. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.33%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 76.39% to 92.68%. Additionally, the school has seen a rise in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 19.83% in 2020-2021 to 43.33% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby schools' range of 21.95% to 45.32%.

Despite its small size, Monticello Nature Based Education's exceptional academic performance is impressive, particularly given the increase in economically disadvantaged students. This presents an opportunity for the school to share best practices with its neighbors, such as Independence Elementary, Big Lake Online K-5, and Little Mountain Elementary, to enhance educational outcomes across the Big Lake Public School District and Monticello Public School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

9842 Briarwood Avenue NE
Monticello, MN 55362-8888

(763) 272-2801

District: Monticello Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 62

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monticello Nature Based Education ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.32. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monticello Nature Based Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello Nature Based Education 9^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Monticello Nature Based Education in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Monticello Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello Public School District 54^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Monticello Nature Based Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	96.88	4^th	869	99.5%
2022	79.28	146^th	858	83.0%
2024	95.32	9^th	881	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Monticello Nature Based Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	72.00	211^th	799	73.6%
2024	98.47	3^rd	809	99.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Monticello Nature Based Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	96.49	5^th	784	99.4%
2022	69.20	248^th	808	69.3%
2024	97.83	2^nd	826	99.8%

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Rank History for White students at Monticello Nature Based Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	95.76	5^th	710	99.3%
2022	65.27	225^th	725	69.0%
2024	89.15	29^th	730	96.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monticello Nature Based Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	111	0	2	0	8	121
2022	132	2	4	2	5	145
2023	56	0	1	0	3	60
2024	56	1	0	2	3	62

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 Nature Based Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	121	n/a	n/a	19.8
2022	145	0.0	n/a	14.5
2023	60	0.0	n/a	43.3
2024	62	0.0	n/a	32.3

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 Nature Based Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	121	n/a	n/a	19.8
2022	145	0.0	n/a	14.5
2023	60	0.0	n/a	43.3
2024	62	0.0	n/a	32.3

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.

Schools Near Monticello Nature Based Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Monticello Nature Based Education	Public	K-5	9842 Briarwood Avenue NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2801	62	0		32.3%	56 (90.3%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	95.3	9^th of 881 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)		94.1	90.9	92.3		58.8	95.7	80.0	95.7	95.7
Pinewood Elementary	Public	1-5	1010 W Broadway St	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2401	790	53	15.0	38.7%	635 (80.4%)	22 (2.8%)	72 (9.1%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (6.5%)	75.8	189^th of 881 public elementary schools	78.5%		77.7	168^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.1%	21	66.7	61.0	62.2	63.4	50.3	60.0	76.9	61.4	59.7	59.7	$12,623
Pinewood Elementary - SNW	Public	K-6	1010 W Broadway St	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	15	3	4.8	33.3%	10 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)	3 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Swan River Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	500 Maple St	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Swan River Montessori Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 271-7926	162	13	12.0	29.6%	150 (92.6%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	64.4	317^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.0%		52.4	448^th of 845 public elementary schools	47.0%	131	75.0	55.6	18.2	50.7	60.0	71.4	57.1	63.6	45.5	45.5	$12,079
Little Mountain Elementary	Public	1-5	9350 Fallon Ave NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2600	598	41	14.5	34.3%	447 (74.7%)	28 (4.7%)	54 (9.0%)	19 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.0%)	64.4	316^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.1%		66.4	289^th of 845 public elementary schools	65.8%	27	57.6	58.1	56.0	57.3	43.7	49.6	68.8	53.4	55.1	55.1	$12,686
Little Mountain Elementary - SNW	Public	K-6	9350 Fallon Avenue	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2600	6	2	2.6		4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)
882 Online K-5	Public	K-5	302 Washington Street	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Eastview Education Center	Public	PK-K	9375 Fenning Ave NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2801	326	41	7.9	44.5%	251 (77.0%)	12 (3.7%)	35 (10.7%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)								(n/a)											$16,426
Primary DCD - SNW	Public	PK-K	9375 Fenning Avenue NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	5	6	.8		4 (80.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Eastview Elementary School - SNW	Public	PK	9375 Fenning Ave NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	72	8	9.6	12.5%	66 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello Nature Based Education

Is Monticello Nature Based Education a good school?

Yes! Monticello Nature Based Education is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Monticello Nature Based Education?

In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended Monticello Nature Based Education.

What is the racial makeup of Monticello Nature Based Education?

Students at Monticello Nature Based Education are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Monticello Nature Based Education in?

Monticello Public School District

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