For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,016 students in Monticello Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Monticello Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,016 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Monticello Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.47
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
26 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
899 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
88%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
58
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,562 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,677
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,562
$16,042
Best Monticello Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 N Gill St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 2-4
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 5-8
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: PK-1
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello Comm School District?
Monticello Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,016 students.
What is the rank of Monticello Comm School District?
Monticello Comm School District is ranked #155 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello Comm School District?
88% of Monticello Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello Comm School District?
Monticello Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Monticello Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,562 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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