Below Average
#1868 of 1,992 schools in MN
Monticello Nature Based Education
Elementary School · Monticello Public School District · Monticello, MN
An elementary school in Monticello, MN where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
302 WASHINGTON STREET, Monticello, MN 55362
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Monticello Nature Based Education score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 70% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monticello Nature Based Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,870
Median home value
$324,400
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–5 | 2.5 mi | 790 | Compare → |
| Pinewood Elementary - SnwEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Swan River Montessori Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Intensive Dcd - SnwEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.5 mi | 5 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Monticello Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monticello Nature Based Education is listed in MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monticello Nature Based Education
Monticello Nature Based Education is a public elementary school in Monticello, MN, part of Monticello Public School District, serving approximately 62 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,868 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monticello Nature Based Education
What grades does Monticello Nature Based Education serve?
Monticello Nature Based Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monticello Nature Based Education?
Monticello Nature Based Education has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
How does Monticello Nature Based Education rank in MN?
Monticello Nature Based Education ranks #1,868 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Monticello Nature Based Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Monticello Nature Based Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Nature Based Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monticello Nature Based Education has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Monticello Nature Based Education a charter school?
No, Monticello Nature Based Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monticello Nature Based Education a Title I school?
No, Monticello Nature Based Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monticello Nature Based Education?
32.3% of students at Monticello Nature Based Education 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (763) 272-2801
- Area population (ZIP 55362)
- 20,125
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55362; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.