Enrollment
860
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monticello, MN
Monticello Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272139002209
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Monticello, MN.
School address
District: Monticello Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272139002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Middle
Monticello Middle is a large middle school in Monticello, Minnesota, enrolling 860 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 92% of state schools at 860 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 312 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 860 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Senior High (1,313 students) and Pinewood Elementary (794 students) alongside Monticello Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monticello Middle compares
Monticello Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,058
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 860 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Monticello Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Public School District, which includes Monticello Middle.
$15,058
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 52.8%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Monticello Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastview Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 882 Online 6-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~860 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Middle
How many students attend Monticello Middle?
Monticello Middle has 860 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monticello, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Middle?
26.2% of students at Monticello Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Middle is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Monticello, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Middle?
Monticello Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monticello Middle rank among middle schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Monticello, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Monticello Middle a good school?
Monticello Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monticello Public School District?
Besides Monticello Middle, Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Senior High (1,313 students), Pinewood Elementary (794 students), and Little Mountain Elementary (576 students). See the Monticello Public School District district page for the complete list.
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