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Monticello School District

935 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (870) 367-4000

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,643 students in Monticello School District. This district's average is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.

Public Schools in Monticello School District have an score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District

This State (AR)

# Schools

5 Schools

1,107 Schools

# Students

1,643 Students

484,914 Students

# Teachers

124 Teachers

38,769 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Monticello School District	Arkansas
Pre-K	60	35
Kind	122	120
1	126	123
2	136	127
3	113	123
4	118	123
5	107	123
6	119	124
7	108	126
8	128	128
9	126	137
10	127	135
11	130	129
12	123	112

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District Rank

Monticello School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (AR)

#143 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Monticello School District
2023	#143
2022	#154
2021	#162
2019	#118
2018	#120
2017	#115
2016	#113
2015	#136
2014	#95
2013	#123
2012	#133

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38%

39%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	38%	39%
2022	34%	38%
2021	30%	36%
2019	50%	47%
2018	44%	47%
2017	49%	47%
2016	45%	44%
2015	22%	25%
2014	75%	73%
2013	75%	75%
2012	79%	78%

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34%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2022	34%	40%
2021	29%	37%
2019	41%	45%
2018	44%	44%
2017	48%	53%
2016	46%	48%
2015	28%	34%
2014	79%	77%
2013	79%	78%
2012	80%	80%
2011	75%	73%

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31%

36%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2022	31%	36%
2021	28%	34%

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87%

88%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	87%	88%
2022	87%	88%
2021	87%	87%
2020	87%	88%
2019	92%	86%
2018	95%	88%
2017	92%	87%
2016	92%	86%
2015	87%	84%
2014	87%	86%
2013	92%	84%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.57

0.61

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	0.56	0.60
2022	0.55	0.60
2021	0.55	0.58
2020	0.55	0.58
2019	0.55	0.58
2018	0.51	0.58
2017	0.51	0.58
2016	0.51	0.57
2015	0.51	0.57
2014	0.51	0.55
2013	0.50	0.55
2012	0.49	0.54
2011	0.49	0.53
2010	0.49	0.53
2009	0.49	0.51
2008	0.49	0.51
2007	0.50	0.49
2006	0.49	0.48
2005	0.50	0.47
2004	0.49	0.46
2003	0.49	0.45
2002	0.49	0.45
2001	0.49	0.43
2000	0.50	0.42
1999	0.49	0.42
1998	0.49	0.41
1997	0.48	0.41
1996	0.48	0.40
1995	0.48	0.40
1994	0.47	0.40
1993	0.47	0.39
1992	0.46	0.39
1991	0.46	0.40

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	1%	2%
2022	1%	2%
2021	1%	2%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%
2014	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%
2012	1%	2%
2010	1%	2%
2008	1%	2%
2007	1%	1%
2002	1%	1%
2000	1%	1%
1999	1%	1%

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% Hispanic

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	4%	14%
2022	5%	14%
2021	5%	14%
2020	5%	13%
2019	5%	13%
2018	4%	13%
2017	4%	13%
2016	4%	12%
2015	4%	12%
2014	4%	11%
2013	3%	11%
2012	3%	10%
2011	4%	10%
2010	2%	9%
2009	2%	9%
2008	2%	8%
2007	2%	8%
2006	2%	7%
2005	3%	6%
2004	2%	5%
2003	1%	5%

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% Black

38%

19%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	38%	19%
2022	39%	20%
2021	39%	20%
2020	38%	20%
2019	38%	20%
2018	36%	21%
2017	36%	21%
2016	36%	21%
2015	35%	21%
2014	33%	21%
2013	33%	21%
2012	33%	21%
2011	33%	21%
2010	35%	22%
2009	35%	22%
2008	35%	23%
2007	35%	23%
2006	35%	22%
2005	36%	23%
2004	36%	23%
2003	37%	23%
2002	37%	23%
2001	38%	23%
2000	38%	23%
1999	38%	23%
1998	37%	24%
1997	37%	24%
1996	38%	24%
1995	37%	24%
1994	36%	24%
1993	36%	24%
1992	35%	24%
1991	35%	24%

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% White

54%

58%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	55%	59%
2022	55%	59%
2021	55%	60%
2020	56%	61%
2019	56%	61%
2018	59%	60%
2017	59%	60%
2016	59%	61%
2015	61%	61%
2014	62%	63%
2013	62%	64%
2012	63%	64%
2011	63%	65%
2010	62%	65%
2009	63%	66%
2008	62%	66%
2007	62%	67%
2006	63%	69%
2005	61%	69%
2004	62%	70%
2003	62%	70%
2002	61%	71%
2001	60%	72%
2000	60%	73%
1999	61%	73%
1998	62%	73%
1997	63%	73%
1996	62%	74%
1995	63%	74%
1994	64%	74%
1993	64%	74%
1992	65%	74%
1991	65%	74%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,932 is higher than the state median of $13,138. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $12,315 is less than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

This School District

This State (AR)

Total Revenue

$23 MM

$6,371 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	$23 MM	$11 MM
2022	$21 MM	$11 MM
2021	$23 MM	$11 MM
2020	$21 MM	$11 MM
2019	$22 MM	$10 MM
2018	$22 MM	$10 MM
2017	$22 MM	$10 MM
2016	$22 MM	$10 MM
2015	$24 MM	$10 MM
2014	$23 MM	$10 MM
2012	$22 MM	$10 MM
2011	$22 MM	$10 MM
2010	$24 MM	$10 MM
2009	$22 MM	$9 MM
2008	$21 MM	$9 MM
2007	$22 MM	$9 MM
2006	$20 MM	$8 MM
2005	$20 MM	$8 MM
2004	$16 MM	$5 MM
2003	$16 MM	$5 MM
2002	$15 MM	$5 MM
2001	$14 MM	$5 MM
2000	$13 MM	$4 MM
1999	$12 MM	$4 MM
1998	$12 MM	$4 MM
1997	$11 MM	$4 MM
1996	$10 MM	$3 MM
1995	$10 MM	$3 MM

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Spending

$20 MM

$6,327 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	$20 MM	$12 MM
2022	$20 MM	$11 MM
2021	$20 MM	$12 MM
2020	$20 MM	$11 MM
2019	$21 MM	$10 MM
2018	$20 MM	$10 MM
2017	$21 MM	$10 MM
2016	$22 MM	$10 MM
2015	$23 MM	$10 MM
2014	$23 MM	$9 MM
2012	$21 MM	$10 MM
2011	$22 MM	$11 MM
2010	$23 MM	$10 MM
2009	$22 MM	$10 MM
2008	$21 MM	$9 MM
2007	$20 MM	$9 MM
2006	$20 MM	$8 MM
2005	$19 MM	$8 MM
2004	$17 MM	$5 MM
2003	$17 MM	$5 MM
2002	$15 MM	$5 MM
2001	$18 MM	$4 MM
2000	$12 MM	$4 MM
1999	$11 MM	$4 MM
1998	$12 MM	$4 MM
1997	$11 MM	$4 MM
1996	$10 MM	$4 MM
1995	$9 MM	$3 MM

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Revenue / Student

$13,932

$13,138

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	$13,698	$12,020
2022	$11,408	$11,118
2021	$13,247	$12,189
2020	$11,408	$11,118
2019	$11,310	$11,021
2018	$10,976	$11,290
2017	$10,861	$11,111
2016	$10,539	$11,378
2015	$11,272	$10,220
2014	$10,533	$10,491
2012	$10,274	$10,328
2011	$10,447	$10,347
2010	$11,357	$10,220
2009	$10,197	$9,870
2008	$9,737	$9,520
2007	$9,659	$8,637
2006	$9,013	$8,452
2005	$9,131	$8,139
2004	$7,329	$7,065
2003	$7,631	$7,145
2002	$6,991	$6,837
2001	$6,767	$6,516
2000	$6,249	$6,054
1999	$5,815	$5,561
1998	$5,703	$5,336
1997	$5,173	$4,897
1995	$4,575	$4,288
1992	$3,953	$3,675

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Spending / Student

$12,315

$13,049

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Monticello School District	Arkansas
2023	$12,108	$12,274
2022	$10,738	$11,314
2021	$11,709	$12,447
2020	$10,738	$11,314
2019	$10,888	$11,025
2018	$10,314	$11,153
2017	$10,215	$11,126
2016	$10,496	$10,954
2015	$10,952	$10,673
2014	$10,690	$9,876
2012	$10,016	$11,271
2011	$10,282	$11,007
2010	$11,034	$10,673
2009	$10,130	$10,243
2008	$9,651	$9,627
2007	$9,004	$9,013
2006	$9,186	$8,195
2005	$8,767	$8,081
2004	$7,550	$7,325
2003	$8,294	$6,978
2002	$6,818	$6,533
2001	$8,515	$6,138
2000	$5,707	$5,662
1999	$5,409	$5,312
1998	$5,674	$5,208
1997	$5,241	$4,980
1995	$4,309	$4,401
1992	$3,797	$3,747

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Best Monticello School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Monticello Intermediate School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 32%)
:

Top 50%

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280 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4030

Gr: 3-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #22.

Monticello Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

180 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040

Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #33.

Monticello High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

390 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050

Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: n/an/a

Monticello Elementary School

Add to Compare

1037 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010

Gr: PK-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: n/an/a

Monticello Occupational Education Center

Vocational School

Add to Compare

741 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monticello School District?

Monticello School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,643 students.

What is the rank of Monticello School District?

Monticello School District is ranked #146 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.

What is the racial composition of students in Monticello School District?

54% of Monticello School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello School District?

Monticello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What is Monticello School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $12,315 is less than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,643 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
: 87% (Top 30% in AR)
: Bottom 50%
: 38% (Top 50%)
: 34% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education