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Monticello School

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Monticello School ranks 286 th of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

286^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 547 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 48% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

Monticello School is an elementary school located in Monticello, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 305 students. It is part of the San Juan School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monticello School stands out as a relatively high-performing elementary school within the district. The school consistently outperforms the San Juan School District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, Monticello School's 4th-grade students scored 47.7% proficient or better in RISE Mathematics, compared to 32.3% for the district and 49.6% for the state. Additionally, Monticello School has been ranked among the top 10-11 elementary schools in Utah for the performance of its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students over the past two school years, a significant achievement.

However, Monticello School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.8% to 33.6% over the past few years, which is an area of concern. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.84% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Comparing Monticello School to the nearby Blanding School, also part of the San Juan School District, shows that Monticello School consistently outperforms Blanding School in various academic measures, suggesting that Monticello School may have access to more resources and funding, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance.

277

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,467

Per pupil spending ?

42.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

197 N 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535

(435) 678-1180

District: San Juan District

Students who attend Monticello School usually attend:

High:

Monticello High

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Hispanic:

23.5%

American Indian:

5.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 24% Utah)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg28%

Utah avg48%

286^th of 547

Utah public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the San Juan District

68^th of 93San Juan District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	48.6	286 of 547	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.9	247 of 561	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.6	354 of 561	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.1	285 of 551	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.8	256 of 559	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.6	118 of 572	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.1	174 of 528	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	69.9	144 of 526	72.6%	★★★★☆
2016	63.9	192 of 533	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.0	342 of 537	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.1	294 of 509	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	72.1	148 of 576	74.3%	★★★★☆
2012	62.0	258 of 579	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.3	210 of 563	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.3	227 of 518	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.7	210 of 509	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.3	139 of 498	72.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2023	88.9	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	89.7	11 of 111	90.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)92nd percentile+56 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Science50%-3 vs state

Mathematics44%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2025)				RISE Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monticello School	Public	PK, KG-6	197 N 200 W	Monticello	84535	San Juan County	San Juan District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 678-1180	277	16	17.0	42.6%	190 (68.6%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (23.5%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	48.6	286^th of 547 public elementary schools	47.7%		55.9	247^th of 561 public elementary schools	56.0%	39		47.7	42.9	40.0	56.1	35.7	57.5	$12,467	$1,645	$10,822
Blanding School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 S 100 W	Blanding	84511	San Juan County	San Juan District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 678-1871	509	28	18.1	61.7%	261 (51.3%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	181 (35.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	29	393^rd of 547 public elementary schools	28.2%		33.3	388^th of 561 public elementary schools	30.8%	5	51.7	41.3	34.3		26.8	32.9		$11,746	$1,943	$9,803

Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello School

What district is Monticello School in?

San Juan District

How many students attend Monticello School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 277 students attended Monticello School.

Is Monticello School a good school?

Monticello School ranks 286^th of 547 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Monticello School attend?

Students who attend Monticello School usually go on to attend:

High : Monticello High

What is the racial makeup of Monticello School?

Students at Monticello School are 69% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

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