Serving 12 students in grades 6-8, Monticello Middle School - Snw ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monticello Middle School - Snw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Monticello Middle School - Snw's student population of 12 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Every Kid, Every Day
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monticello Middle School - Snw is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Monticello Middle School - Snw?
12 students attend Monticello Middle School - Snw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Monticello Middle School - Snw students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monticello Middle School - Snw?
Monticello Middle School - Snw has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monticello Middle School - Snw offer ?
Monticello Middle School - Snw offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monticello Middle School - Snw part of?
Monticello Middle School - Snw is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.
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