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MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
10
Schools
4,142
Students
$17,741
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
35.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
95.2%
Graduation Rate
+8.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 4,142 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,741 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
882 Online K-5KG–0511
Eastview Education CenterPK–KG342
LITTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY01–05593
Monticello Nature Based EducationKG–0560
PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY01–05788
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MONTICELLO MIDDLE06–08946
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
882 Online 6-1206–1263
MONTICELLO ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM09–1234
MONTICELLO SENIOR HIGH09–121,305
PRAIRIE HOUSE SCHOOL09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,741+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
37%
State
52.8%
Local (property tax)
36.9%
Federal
10.4%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,142
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.2%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.2% graduation rate — 8.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,741 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,142 students.
What is the graduation rate for MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 95.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $17,741 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
35% of students in MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.