Very Good
#614 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 29% in state
Montello Junior/senior High
High School · Montello School District · Montello, WI
A high school in Montello, WI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
222 Forest Ln, Montello, WI 53949
- Math 50% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montello Junior/senior High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montello Junior/senior High 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montello), 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
$62,000
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Marq Environmental Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Montello Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Montello School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montello Junior/senior High is listed in Montello School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montello Junior/senior High
Montello Junior/senior High is a public high school in Montello, WI, part of Montello School District, serving approximately 252 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montello Junior/senior High
What grades does Montello Junior/senior High serve?
Montello Junior/senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Montello Junior/senior High?
Montello Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montello Junior/senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montello Junior/senior High is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montello Junior/senior High rank in WI?
Montello Junior/senior High ranks #614 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Montello Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Montello Junior/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Montello Junior/senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montello Junior/senior High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montello Junior/senior High a charter school?
No, Montello Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montello Junior/senior High a Title I school?
No, Montello Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montello Junior/senior High?
51.2% of students at Montello Junior/senior High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (608) 297-7617
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 53949)
- 6,291
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 53
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53949; 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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