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Monticello Central School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Thompson, Mamakating, Monticello, Bethel, Wurtsboro and Forestburgh.
Students
2,695
Schools
5
Spent per student
$35,243
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Debt
$40.9M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Monticello Central School District
- School Grade D: better than 10% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 32 pts below the state
- 10 students per teacher
- Debt of $40.9M, about $15,180 per student
Test scores vs. NY
2020–21Math proficiency29%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 83.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$35,243 per student · 2% above NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 66%Support & administration 32%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 46%State 46%Federal 9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,778’20
2,691’21
2,751’22
2,719’23
2,695’24
About steady.
Students
Hispanic 41%White 35%Black 14%Two or more races 9%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.