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#435 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 42% in state
Monticello Intermediate School
Elementary School · Monticello School District · Monticello, AR
An elementary school in Monticello, AR where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
280 CLYDE ROSS DR, Monticello, AR 71655
- Math 49% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monticello Intermediate School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monticello Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monticello), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,878
Median home value
$132,500
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Central Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 489 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monticello School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monticello Intermediate School is listed in MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monticello Intermediate School
Monticello Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Monticello, AR, part of Monticello School District, serving approximately 338 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monticello Intermediate School
What grades does Monticello Intermediate School serve?
Monticello Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Monticello Intermediate School?
Monticello Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Intermediate School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monticello Intermediate School rank in AR?
Monticello Intermediate School ranks #435 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Monticello Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monticello Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monticello Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monticello Intermediate School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monticello Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Monticello Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monticello Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Monticello Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monticello Intermediate School?
61.2% of students at Monticello Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Drew County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (870) 367-4030
- Area population (ZIP 71655)
- 13,892
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71655; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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