Top Rankings
Monticello School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,643 students in Monticello School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Monticello School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,643 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monticello School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
38%
19%
% White
54%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,932 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,315 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,932
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,315
$13,043
Best Monticello School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4030
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4030
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
1037 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010
Grades: PK-2
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monticello Occupational Education Center
Vocational School
741 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello School District?
Monticello School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,643 students.
What is the rank of Monticello School District?
Monticello School District is ranked #159 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello School District?
54% of Monticello School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello School District?
Monticello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Monticello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,315 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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