Serving 173 students in grades 6-8, Monticello Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
3%
11%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Monticello Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Monticello Middle School?
173 students attend Monticello Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Monticello Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monticello Middle School offer ?
Monticello Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monticello Middle School part of?
Monticello Middle School is part of Monticello Independent School District.
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