Serving 685 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monticello Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monticello Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Monticello Academy's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Monticello Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
55%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
24%
71%
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monticello Academy's ranking?
Monticello Academy is ranked #651 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Monticello Academy often compared to?
Monticello Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Neil Armstrong Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Monticello Academy?
685 students attend Monticello Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Monticello Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monticello Academy?
Monticello Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monticello Academy offer ?
Monticello Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monticello Academy part of?
Monticello Academy is part of Monticello Academy School District.
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