Summary:
The 12701 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Monticello Central School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the district as a whole faces significant challenges in student performance and outcomes.
Monticello High School, the largest school in the district with 848 students, stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, though this is still below the state average. However, the school struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5% and mixed performance on Regents exams, with some subjects like Physics and U.S. History scoring above the district and state averages, while others like Algebra I and Geometry lag behind. In contrast, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School excels in Regents exam performance, with 86.27% proficiency in Algebra I and 96.49% in Living Environment, but lags behind the state averages in ELA and Math proficiency on the NY State Assessments.
Across the district, the schools consistently perform below the state averages on standardized tests and Regents exams, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed. The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.67% at Monticello High School to 77.99% at Kenneth L. Rutherford School, indicate that the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, raising concerns about equity and the ability to provide the necessary resources and support for these students. Targeted efforts to improve performance in specific subject areas and grade levels, such as 8th grade Math and Algebra I, could yield significant gains for the district.
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