Monticello Middle School

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City

3665 Monticello Blvd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44121

532 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Monticello Middle School is a public institution located in University Heights, Ohio, serving as a key part of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes a diverse learning environment and utilizes its location to engage students in a variety of extracurricular activities and community-based learning opportunities.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Monticello Middle School places a significant focus on fostering a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize student engagement through various programs, clubs, and athletic teams that encourage teamwork and personal growth. By integrating modern instructional practices with a commitment to the success of every student, Monticello aims to develop critical thinkers who are well-prepared for the challenges of their future secondary education.

532

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monticello Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	27
Black	456
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Black
456 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
27 (5.1 %)
White
22 (4.1 %)
Two or More
21 (3.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleveland Heights-University Heights City
Phone:	(216)371-6520
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 179

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 158