Enrollment
525
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Longview, WA
Monticello Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530447000705
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Middle School
Monticello Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Longview, Washington, enrolling 525 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 70.0% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Longview School District spends $15,677 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Longview's middle schools, it stands alongside Cascade Middle School (463 students): Monticello Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 17.8:1).
Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students) and Mark Morris High School (912 students) alongside Monticello Middle School.
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 School compares
Monticello Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$15,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Monticello Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview School District, which includes Monticello Middle School.
$15,677
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 14.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Solo Middle School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Longview
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Middle School
How many students attend Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Longview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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?
70.0% of students at Monticello Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Middle School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Longview, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Middle School?
Monticello Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 School rank among middle schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Longview, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Longview on the city page.
Is Monticello Middle School a good school?
Monticello Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Longview School District?
Besides Monticello Middle School, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Cascade Middle School (463 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.
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