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Monticello CUSD 25


At a glance
185thof 811 Illinois districts▲ 18
Better than 77% of Illinois districts
2 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856-1813
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 77.2% of districts
4
Schools
1,707
Students
Top rankedMonticello High School89th of 698 Illinois high schools
Biggest riser
Monticello High School up 96 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Monticello CUSD 25 district in Illinois consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district demonstrates strong academic performance, with several standout schools and a consistent high-quality education across the district.

Monticello High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 89th out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high graduation rate of 89% and strong academic performance, with 67.9% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts and 50.9% in ACT Mathematics. Washington School, an elementary school, also impresses with its consistently high ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools and exceptional math performance, with 67.2% of all grades proficient or better in IAR Mathematics.

Across the district, the schools in Monticello CUSD 25 outperform the state average in most academic areas, including IAR English Language Arts and Mathematics, ACT, and ISA Science. The district also maintains a balanced approach to resource allocation, with similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools. However, the district may want to investigate the high chronic absenteeism rates, which are a concern across all schools in the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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