Photo: CubanoBoi · CC BY-SA 4.0Montura’s public schools score below 95% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
34% of students in Montura’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Montura, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Montura’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
73% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $9,492 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Montura’s grade
D: better than 5% of Florida school districts, #630 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Montura, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Montura
Montura Early Learning Center
Grades PK · 22 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Clewiston
6th grade in Montura · depends on your address
Labelle Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 830 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Labelle
Clewiston Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 679 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Clewiston
7th grade in Montura · depends on your address
Labelle Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 830 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Labelle
Clewiston Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 679 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Clewiston
8th grade in Montura · depends on your address
Labelle Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 830 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Labelle
Clewiston Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 679 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Clewiston
9th grade in Montura · depends on your address
Labelle High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,422 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Labelle
Clewiston High School
Grades 9–12 · 966 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Clewiston
10th grade in Montura · depends on your address
Labelle High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,422 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Labelle
Clewiston High School
Grades 9–12 · 966 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Clewiston
11th grade in Montura · depends on your address
Labelle High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,422 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Labelle
Clewiston High School
Grades 9–12 · 966 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Clewiston
12th grade in Montura · depends on your address
Labelle High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,422 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Labelle
Clewiston High School
Grades 9–12 · 966 students · 28:1 students per teacher · in Clewiston
Montura’s public schools are run by Hendry County School District, which also serves Clewiston and LaBelle. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Montura vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Montura’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Montura | D | Hendry County |
Every school in Montura
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Montura’s schools
Are Montura’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Montura children attend score below 95% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #630 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Montura in?
Hendry County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,430 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do Montura kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Labelle High School and Clewiston High School.
What is Montura’s graduation rate?
73% of the class of 2023 in Hendry County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Montura spend per student?
$9,492 in Hendry County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Montura families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Montura → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.