Below Average
#763 of 863 schools in MS
Monticello Elementary School
Elementary School · Lawrence Co School Dist · Monticello, MS
A Lawrence Co School Dist elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
957 W McPherson Drive, Monticello, MS 39654
- Math 22% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monticello Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monticello Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,053
Median home value
$108,800
Median rent
$711/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hebron Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | Not available | 259 | Compare → |
| Topeka Tilton Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | Not available | 284 | 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.
Lawrence Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monticello Elementary School is listed in LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monticello Elementary School
Monticello Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monticello, MS, part of Lawrence Co School Dist, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monticello Elementary School
What grades does Monticello Elementary School serve?
Monticello Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monticello Elementary School?
Monticello Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monticello Elementary School rank in MS?
Monticello Elementary School ranks #763 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Monticello Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monticello Elementary School 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 Monticello Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monticello Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monticello Elementary School a charter school?
No, Monticello Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monticello Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Monticello Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monticello Elementary School?
86.9% of students at Monticello Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (601) 587-7609
- Area population (ZIP 39654)
- 4,589
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39654; 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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