Top Rankings
Monticello CUSD 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,665 students in Monticello CUSD 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Monticello CUSD 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,665 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Monticello CUSD 25 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
27%
# Black Students
31 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,552 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
93%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
117
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,808 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,298 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,808
$21,914
Spending / Student
$23,298
$21,170
Best Monticello CUSD 25 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Heath Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W High St
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 4-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Washington School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-3
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Monticello High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,665 students.
What is the rank of Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District is ranked #158 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
93% of Monticello CUSD 25 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Monticello CUSD 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,298 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
