- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monticello, AR
Monticello Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050984000722
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR.
School address
District: Monticello School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050984000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Monticello Middle School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 050984000722 · Monticello, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 11.7:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello High School (506 students)
Monticello Middle School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Monticello Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
506 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary School
408 students
- Monticello Int
Monticello Intermediate School
361 students
- This school
Monticello Middle School
327 students
What this shows Monticello Middle School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Middle School compares
Monticello Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
African American 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Monticello Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monticello School District reports $13,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monticello Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello Middle School
How many students attend Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has 327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monticello, AR. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Middle School?
47.7% of students at Monticello Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Middle School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Monticello, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Monticello School District?
Besides Monticello Middle School, Monticello School District also operates Monticello High School (506 students), Monticello Elementary School (408 students), and Monticello Intermediate School (361 students). See the Monticello School District district page for the complete list.