Montezuma Community School District

The Montezuma Community School District in Iowa consists of three schools: Montezuma Elementary School, Montezuma High School, and Montezuma Junior High School. The district's standout performer is Montezuma Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa and demonstrates remarkably high student proficiency rates across multiple subject areas.

In comparison, Montezuma High School and Montezuma Junior High School show more average performance, with test scores generally at or slightly above state averages. The district also exhibits some variation in key metrics, such as free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 28.38% at the high school to 39.29% at the junior high, and significant differences in per-student spending, with the high school spending nearly three times more per student than the junior high.

Overall, the Montezuma Community School District appears to be performing well, with the elementary school being a clear standout. However, the district may benefit from examining the factors contributing to the performance differences between the schools and exploring ways to address any equity or resource allocation concerns within the district.