- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Monticello Middle held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 272139002209 · Monticello, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
860 enr · 18.7:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello Senior High (1,313 students)
Monticello Middle held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Monticello Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Sen
Monticello Senior High
1,313 students
- This school
Monticello Middle
860 students
- Pinewood Eleme
Pinewood Elementary
794 students
- Little Mountai
Little Mountain Elementary
576 students
- Eastview Educa 301
Eastview Education Center
301 students
- 882 Online 6-1 80
882 Online 6-12
80 students
What this shows Monticello Middle reports 860 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Middle compares
Monticello Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Monticello Public School District reports $15,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~860 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 946 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.