Below Average
#8239 of 9,539 schools in CA
Monument Middle
Middle School · Rio Dell Elementary · Rio Dell, CA
A Rio Dell Elementary middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
95 Center St., Rio Dell, CA 95562
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monument Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monument Middle 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,010/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rio Dell), 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
$45,801
Median home value
$310,600
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast MennonitePrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 1–10 | 3.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Toddy Thomas MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 5.0 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rio Dell Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monument Middle is listed in Rio Dell Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monument Middle
Monument Middle is a public middle school in Rio Dell, CA, part of Rio Dell Elementary, serving approximately 88 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,239 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monument Middle
What grades does Monument Middle serve?
Monument Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Monument Middle?
Monument Middle has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Middle is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monument Middle rank in CA?
Monument Middle ranks #8,239 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monument Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Monument Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Monument Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monument Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monument Middle a charter school?
No, Monument Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monument Middle a Title I school?
No, Monument Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monument Middle?
71.6% of students at Monument Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (707) 764-3783
- Area population (ZIP 95562)
- 3,384
- Area median age
- 32
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 95562; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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