Serving 110 students in grades 6-12, Monticello School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
30%
25%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monticello School?
The graduation rate of Monticello School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Monticello School?
110 students attend Monticello School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Monticello School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monticello School?
Monticello School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monticello School offer ?
Monticello School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Monticello School part of?
Monticello School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.
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