Serving 252 students in grades 7-12, Montello Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montello Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Montello Junior/senior High School's student population of 252 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montello Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montello Junior/senior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montello Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Montello Junior/senior High School is ranked #1804 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Montello Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Montello Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield Area High School, High Marq Environmental Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montello Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Montello Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Montello Junior/senior High School?
252 students attend Montello Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Montello Junior/senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montello Junior/senior High School?
Montello Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montello Junior/senior High School offer ?
Montello Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Montello Junior/senior High School part of?
Montello Junior/senior High School is part of Montello School District.
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