Monticello Middle School vs Shannon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monticello Middle School
Monticello · Public middle · Grades 5–8
305 students
Shannon Elementary School
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
166 students
| Measure | Monticello Middle School Monticello, Iowa | Shannon Elementary School Monticello, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 239 | #441 of 654 |
| National rank | #1751 of 15,369 | #12096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 305 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69% | – |
| city | Monticello | Monticello |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monticello Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 68.9).
- •Shannon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 34.4%).
- •Monticello Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Monticello Middle School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 166.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monticello Middle School better than Shannon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Monticello Middle School ranks higher (78.4 vs 68.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Monticello Middle School and Shannon Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Monticello in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monticello Middle School: 305. Shannon Elementary School: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monticello Middle School and Shannon Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Monticello Middle School is 110th of 239 and Shannon Elementary School is 441st of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).