Monticello Middle School in Monticello, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Monticello Middle School is a town public school in Monticello, Illinois that is part of Monticello Community Unit School District 25. It serves 377 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.1:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

377 Students

25 Teachers

2015 E Washington St

Monticello, IL 61856 View local requests

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Monticello Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Allen

Mrs. Heiniger

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Monticello Middle School Demographics

22%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Monticello Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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