Is Monticello Middle a good school?

Monticello Middle ranks 361 st of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monticello Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended Monticello Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Monticello Middle?

Students at Monticello Middle are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Monticello Middle attend?

Students who attend Monticello Middle usually go on to attend Monticello High

Monticello Middle

Summary:

Monticello Middle is a public middle school located in Monticello, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 68 students. The school is part of the Monticello School District, which is ranked 223 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monticello Middle has consistently outperformed the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Forward Exam. In 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade ELA proficiency rate was 78.95% compared to the state's 54.1%, and its 7th grade Math proficiency rate was 66.67% compared to the state's 53.53%. The school has also maintained a very low dropout rate, with 0.0% in 2022-2023 and 2020-2021, and only 2.2% in 2021-2022. However, Monticello Middle has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.1% in 2019-2020 to 26.5% in 2020-2021, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 at 15.9%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Badger Ridge Middle and Oregon Middle, Monticello Middle's test scores and overall performance are generally higher. For example, Monticello Middle's 8th grade ELA proficiency rate in 2023-2024 was 35.71%, compared to 52.89% at Badger Ridge Middle and 66.32% at Oregon Middle. However, Monticello Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 189th out of 640 schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) to 361st out of 641 schools in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), suggesting the school's performance may be inconsistent or sensitive to changes in the state's assessment and ranking system.

Detail:

Public 6-8

334 S Main St
Monticello, WI 53570

(608) 938-4194

District: Monticello School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
361^st of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,417

Students who attend Monticello Middle usually attend:

High:

Monticello High

Feeder schools for Monticello Middle:

Elementary:

Monticello Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 72

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monticello Middle ranks worse than 56.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.94. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monticello Middle is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Monticello Middle employs 6.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monticello Middle is $17,417.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monticello Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello Middle 361^st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Monticello Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Monticello School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello School District 223^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monticello Middle

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Rank History for all students at Monticello Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	76.82	44^th	332	86.7%
2006	59.30	211^th	382	44.8%
2008	48.84	358^th	519	31.0%
2009	57.10	277^th	521	46.8%
2010	56.04	290^th	539	46.2%
2011	54.89	326^th	549	40.6%
2012	74.38	79^th	559	85.9%
2013	47.73	364^th	569	36.0%
2014	45.30	390^th	585	33.3%
2015	53.03	324^th	612	47.1%
2016	47.59	339^th	609	44.3%
2017	64.77	191^st	612	68.8%
2018	44.32	355^th	579	38.7%
2019	49.21	336^th	594	43.4%
2021	64.11	194^th	613	68.4%
2022	63.14	198^th	617	67.9%
2023	65.54	189^th	640	70.5%
2024	49.94	361^st	641	43.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Monticello Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.39	7^th	437	98.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monticello Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	32.02	379^th	489	22.5%
2019	37.20	337^th	487	30.8%
2021	73.48	67^th	499	86.6%
2022	66.84	111^th	522	78.7%
2023	57.58	183^rd	525	65.1%
2024	56.47	206^th	520	60.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Monticello Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.01	269^th	551	51.2%
2019	43.17	369^th	557	33.8%
2021	67.42	148^th	574	74.2%
2022	58.85	226^th	576	60.8%
2023	49.54	301^st	579	48.0%
2024	51.33	317^th	580	45.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Monticello Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	35.87	398^th	551	27.8%
2019	56.09	254^th	557	54.4%
2021	44.38	338^th	572	40.9%
2022	62.34	188^th	577	67.4%
2023	75.04	106^th	591	82.1%
2024	49.01	337^th	585	42.4%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Monticello Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	100
1995	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1996	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1997	103	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	104
1998	92	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
1999	92	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
2000	92	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
2001	100	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
2002	106	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2003	106	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2004	89	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	92
2005	69	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	74
2006	92	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	97
2007	84	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	88
2008	88	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	92
2009	81	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	85
2010	82	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	87
2011	76	0	1	3	1	0	2	83
2012	70	0	0	2	2	0	2	76
2013	67	0	0	1	3	0	0	71
2014	76	0	0	2	0	0	3	81
2015	73	0	0	3	0	0	3	79
2016	70	0	0	4	0	0	5	79
2017	77	0	1	3	0	0	2	83
2018	74	0	0	2	0	0	2	78
2019	76	2	0	1	0	0	1	80
2020	70	2	0	1	0	0	1	74
2021	65	1	0	1	0	0	2	69
2022	61	0	0	1	0	0	4	66
2023	63	0	0	2	0	0	3	68
2024	68	0	0	2	0	0	2	72

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	100	6.4	15.6	8
1995	108	6.2	17.4	7.4
1996	108	6.2	17.4	7.4
1997	104	6.0	17.3	5.8
1998	93	6.9	13.5	8.6
1999	94	6.7	14.0	10.6
2000	96	6.9	13.9	11.5
2001	103	6.1	16.9	9.7
2002	108	6.3	17.1	12
2003	108	6.3	17.1	12
2004	92	6.5	14.2	14.1
2005	74	6.6	11.2	n/a
2006	97	7.4	13.1	n/a
2007	88	6.2	14.2	19.3
2008	92	6.3	14.6	14.1
2009	85	7.9	10.8	17.6
2010	87	8.4	10.3	18.4
2011	83	7.0	11.7	25.3
2012	76	6.0	12.5	40.8
2013	71	6.0	11.7	36.6
2014	81	6.9	11.7	44.4
2015	79	n/a	n/a	43
2016	79	7.0	11.2	46.8
2017	83	7.6	10.8	33.7
2018	78	6.9	11.3	33.3
2019	80	7.6	10.4	33.8
2020	74	7.5	9.7	45.9
2021	69	6.7	10.2	43.5
2022	66	6.4	10.2	42.4
2023	68	6.3	10.7	35.3
2024	72	6.3	11.4	43.1

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	100	6.4	15.6	8
1995	108	6.2	17.4	7.4
1996	108	6.2	17.4	7.4
1997	104	6.0	17.3	5.8
1998	93	6.9	13.5	8.6
1999	94	6.7	14.0	10.6
2000	96	6.9	13.9	11.5
2001	103	6.1	16.9	9.7
2002	108	6.3	17.1	12
2003	108	6.3	17.1	12
2004	92	6.5	14.2	14.1
2005	74	6.6	11.2	n/a
2006	97	7.4	13.1	n/a
2007	88	6.2	14.2	19.3
2008	92	6.3	14.6	14.1
2009	85	7.9	10.8	17.6
2010	87	8.4	10.3	18.4
2011	83	7.0	11.7	25.3
2012	76	6.0	12.5	40.8
2013	71	6.0	11.7	36.6
2014	81	6.9	11.7	44.4
2015	79	n/a	n/a	43
2016	79	7.0	11.2	46.8
2017	83	7.6	10.8	33.7
2018	78	6.9	11.3	33.3
2019	80	7.6	10.4	33.8
2020	74	7.5	9.7	45.9
2021	69	6.7	10.2	43.5
2022	66	6.4	10.2	42.4
2023	68	6.3	10.7	35.3
2024	72	6.3	11.4	43.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monticello Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$418 (2.8%)	$14,427 (97.2%)	$14,845
2020	$486 (3.2%)	$14,577 (96.8%)	$15,064
2021	$895 (5.1%)	$16,522 (94.9%)	$17,417

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monticello 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 336^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 189^th of 640 Middle schools	27%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Monticello Middle)	60.7	68.4	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Monticello School District)	60.7	68.4	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monticello Middle)	50	47.4	2.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monticello School District)	50	47.4	2.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Monticello Middle)	31.8	33.3	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Monticello School District)	31.8	33.3	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Monticello Middle)	31.8	29.6	2.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Monticello School District)	31.8	29.6	2.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Monticello Middle)	32.1	47.4	15.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Monticello School District)	32.1	47.4	15.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monticello Middle)	32.1	26.3	5.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monticello School District)	32.1	26.3	5.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Monticello Middle)	50	95	45%
8th Grade Social Studies (Monticello School District)	50	95	45%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Monticello Middle)	50	75	25%
8th Grade Science (Monticello School District)	50	75	25%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	68	15%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	63	17.1%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.8%	35.3%	1.5%

Schools Near Monticello Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monticello Middle	Public	6-8	334 S Main St	Monticello	53570	Green County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 938-4194	72	6	11.4	43.1%	68 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	49.9	361^st of 641 public middle schools	43.7%		65.5	189^th of 640 public middle schools	70.5%	172		79.0	71.4	35.7		47.4	66.7	50.0	35.7	46.4	$17,417	$895	$16,522
New Glarus Middle	Public	6-8	1619 2nd St	New Glarus	53574	Green County	New Glarus School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 527-2410	216	18	11.9	12.5%	191 (88.4%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.2%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	81.8	73^rd of 641 public middle schools	88.6%		87.9	43^rd of 640 public middle schools	93.3%	30		81.3	79.7	64.5		78.1	77.0	80.0	73.7	50.7	$10,380	$218	$10,162
Belleville Middle	Public	7-8	625 W Church St	Belleville	53508	Dane County	Belleville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-6120	128	13	10.2	22.7%	106 (82.8%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	75.7	116^th of 641 public middle schools	81.9%		79.3	89^th of 640 public middle schools	86.1%	27			70.0	62.9			76.7	69.4	62.9	61.3	$11,896	$68	$11,829
Albany Community Middle	Public	6-8	400 5th St	Albany	53502	Green County	Albany School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 862-3135	58	6	9.2	5.2%	52 (89.7%)	1 (1.7%)	5 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58	280^th of 641 public middle schools	56.3%		36.7	438^th of 640 public middle schools	31.6%	158		45.5	41.2	44.4		59.1	64.7	77.8	77.8	50.0	$15,196	$1,246	$13,949
Monroe Middle	Public	6-8	1510 13th St	Monroe	53566	Green County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 328-7120	476	35	13.7	45.2%	378 (79.4%)	6 (1.3%)	72 (15.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	61.9	250^th of 641 public middle schools	61.0%		56.7	261^st of 640 public middle schools	59.2%	11		58.2	45.7	59.6		51.4	49.7	67.3	77.8	55.6	$13,896	$1,296	$12,602
Brodhead Middle	Public	6-8	2100 W 9th Ave	Brodhead	53520	Green County	Brodhead School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 897-2184	217	18	11.9	41.9%	186 (85.7%)	3 (1.4%)	23 (10.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	54.9	307^th of 641 public middle schools	52.1%		54.7	282^nd of 640 public middle schools	55.9%	25		65.5	52.8	52.1		58.6	43.1	45.1	64.8	53.5	$13,589	$361	$13,228
Argyle Middle	Public	6-8	14665 State Road 78	Argyle	53504	Lafayette County	Argyle School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 543-3318	60	6	9.2	36.7%	55 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	41.9	416^th of 641 public middle schools	35.1%		60.3	232^nd of 640 public middle schools	63.8%	184		36.4	22.2	21.1		68.2	66.7	68.4	42.1	47.4	$14,367	$535	$13,832
J C McKenna Middle	Public	6-8	307 S 1st St	Evansville	53536	Rock County	Evansville Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 882-4780	362	28	12.7	24.3%	299 (82.6%)	7 (1.9%)	29 (8.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	66.6	202^nd of 641 public middle schools	68.5%		54.9	280^th of 640 public middle schools	56.3%	78		50.9	55.9	63.1		58.7	55.9	64.0	73.9	66.7	$13,409	$361	$13,048
Rome Corners Intermediate	Public	5-6	1111 S Perry Pkwy	Oregon	53575	Dane County	Oregon School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-4700	483	44	10.9	15.9%	414 (85.7%)	7 (1.4%)	32 (6.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)								(n/a)	65.0	63.2			73.6	63.6					$13,562	$611	$12,951
Oregon Middle	Public	7-8	601 Pleasant Oak Dr	Oregon	53575	Dane County	Oregon School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-4800	639	52	12.2	16.0%	526 (82.3%)	17 (2.7%)	56 (8.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.7%)	75	129^th of 641 public middle schools	79.9%		72.8	135^th of 640 public middle schools	78.9%	6			64.0	66.3			68.8	61.7	73.9	59.8	$12,610	$294	$12,316

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