Montezuma Elementary School

Q: Is Montezuma Elementary School a good school?

Montezuma Elementary School ranks 107 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Montezuma Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Montezuma Community School District in Montezuma, Iowa, with a student population of 229. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments and maintains a high ranking among Iowa elementary schools.

Montezuma Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86.4% of 3rd graders, 95.5% of 4th graders, and 76.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates were also notably higher than the state's. This consistent high performance has earned Montezuma Elementary a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 10-15% of Iowa elementary schools over the past several years.

Compared to nearby schools, Montezuma Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, Lynnville-Sully Elementary School, which is 16.39 miles away, also performs well but has slightly lower proficiency rates in some subject areas. On the other hand, schools like H-L-V Elementary and Tri-County Elementary, which are 15.25 and 13.66 miles away, respectively, have significantly lower proficiency rates and rankings compared to Montezuma Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171

(641) 623-5129

District: Montezuma Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,306

Students who attend Montezuma Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Montezuma Junior High School
High:	Montezuma High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montezuma Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.68. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montezuma Elementary School is $12,306.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Montezuma Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montezuma Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montezuma Community School District 69^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montezuma Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	65.49	212^th	626	66.1%
2013	54.10	338^th	624	45.8%
2014	63.61	243^rd	603	59.7%
2015	64.95	237^th	616	61.5%
2016	64.76	241^st	599	59.8%
2017	83.90	36^th	574	93.7%
2018	81.61	50^th	567	91.2%
2019	81.19	84^th	603	86.1%
2021	87.00	38^th	567	93.3%
2022	85.90	41^st	574	92.9%
2023	83.32	52^nd	565	90.8%
2024	75.68	107^th	557	80.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montezuma Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	289	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1989	333	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1990	296	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1991	304	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1992	313	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1993	317	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1994	328	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1995	326	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1996	326	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1997	339	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1998	337	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1999	323	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2000	342	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-23	319
2001	318	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2002	288	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	288	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	266	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2005	262	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2006	258	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
2007	274	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2008	274	4	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2009	297	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2010	290	1	2	7	0	0	4	0	304
2011	285	1	1	7	3	0	2	0	299
2012	287	5	0	10	3	0	2	0	307
2013	292	1	1	5	1	0	3	0	303
2014	290	3	0	5	0	0	3	0	301
2015	286	1	3	4	1	0	6	0	301
2016	265	1	3	12	2	0	8	0	291
2017	257	3	1	12	3	0	9	0	285
2018	254	2	2	15	1	0	8	0	282
2019	236	0	1	11	0	0	5	0	253
2020	224	3	1	10	0	0	4	0	242
2021	233	1	1	9	0	0	2	0	246
2022	219	2	0	10	0	0	6	0	237
2023	220	1	0	4	0	0	4	0	229

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montezuma Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	294	17.0	17.2	n/a
1989	337	1.8	187.2	5.3
1990	300	18.0	16.6	0
1991	312	18.0	17.3	9.9
1992	321	15.0	21.4	10.3
1993	321	14.9	21.5	13.1
1994	331	16.0	20.7	12.7
1995	331	15.5	21.4	8.8
1996	331	15.5	21.4	8.8
1997	342	17.0	20.1	8.5
1998	339	17.0	19.9	12.7
1999	324	19.0	17.1	18.8
2000	319	21.8	14.6	19.9
2001	318	24.9	12.8	21.7
2002	290	24.1	12.0	29
2003	290	24.1	12.0	29
2004	267	22.0	12.1	29.2
2005	267	21.3	12.5	35.6
2006	261	21.3	12.3	33.3
2007	282	21.1	13.4	27.3
2008	286	19.0	15.1	29.4
2009	307	17.3	17.7	29
2010	304	16.3	18.6	35.2
2011	299	20.0	14.9	32.1
2012	307	20.3	15.1	39.4
2013	303	20.5	14.7	37
2014	301	21.8	13.7	35.5
2015	301	23.0	13.0	32.6
2016	291	23.0	12.6	34.7
2017	285	22.3	12.7	29.8
2018	282	21.0	13.3	28.4
2019	253	19.1	13.1	32.4
2020	242	19.2	12.5	40.5
2021	246	20.4	12.0	35.4
2022	237	18.6	12.6	32.9
2023	229	19.9	11.4	33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montezuma Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	294	17.0	17.2	n/a
1989	337	1.8	187.2	5.3
1990	300	18.0	16.6	0
1991	312	18.0	17.3	9.9
1992	321	15.0	21.4	10.3
1993	321	14.9	21.5	13.1
1994	331	16.0	20.7	12.7
1995	331	15.5	21.4	8.8
1996	331	15.5	21.4	8.8
1997	342	17.0	20.1	8.5
1998	339	17.0	19.9	12.7
1999	324	19.0	17.1	18.8
2000	319	21.8	14.6	19.9
2001	318	24.9	12.8	21.7
2002	290	24.1	12.0	29
2003	290	24.1	12.0	29
2004	267	22.0	12.1	29.2
2005	267	21.3	12.5	35.6
2006	261	21.3	12.3	33.3
2007	282	21.1	13.4	27.3
2008	286	19.0	15.1	29.4
2009	307	17.3	17.7	29
2010	304	16.3	18.6	35.2
2011	299	20.0	14.9	32.1
2012	307	20.3	15.1	39.4
2013	303	20.5	14.7	37
2014	301	21.8	13.7	35.5
2015	301	23.0	13.0	32.6
2016	291	23.0	12.6	34.7
2017	285	22.3	12.7	29.8
2018	282	21.0	13.3	28.4
2019	253	19.1	13.1	32.4
2020	242	19.2	12.5	40.5
2021	246	20.4	12.0	35.4
2022	237	18.6	12.6	32.9
2023	229	19.9	11.4	33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montezuma Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$525 (4.3%)	$11,781 (95.7%)	$12,306

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montezuma Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 52^nd of 565 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary School)	78.9	78.3	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)	78.9	78.3	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Elementary School)	84.2	87	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)	84.2	87	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary School)	83.3	81.6	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)	83.3	81.6	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Elementary School)	76.7	86.8	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)	76.7	86.8	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary School)	80.6	89.7	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)	80.6	89.7	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Elementary School)	100	86.2	13.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)	100	86.2	13.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	229	9.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	11	4	63.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	220	6.8%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.4%	33.6%	1.2%

Schools Near Montezuma Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montezuma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 North 4th Street	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 623-5129	229	20	11.4	33.6%	220 (96.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	75.7	107^th of 557 public elementary schools	80.8%		83.3	52^nd of 565 public elementary schools	90.8%	55	86.4	95.5	76.3		77.3	100.0	86.8		59.5	$12,306	$525	$11,781
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1090 Jackson Street	Brooklyn	52211	Poweshiek County	Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 522-9268	296	24	12.2	34.1%	273 (92.2%)	4 (1.4%)	14 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	61.5	233^rd of 557 public elementary schools	58.2%		72.5	144^th of 565 public elementary schools	74.5%	89	63.9	90.2	71.0	88.4	72.2	74.5	67.7	83.7	51.6	$12,000	$294	$11,706
North Mahaska Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2163 135th Street	New Sharon	50207	Mahaska County	North Mahaska Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 637-4041	346	22	16.0	32.9%	323 (93.4%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	74.2	115^th of 557 public elementary schools	79.4%		79.9	78^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.2%	37	82.2	84.6	73.9	80.6	86.7	82.1	89.1	83.3	60.9	$11,272	$361	$10,911
Tri-County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3003 Hwy 22	Thornburg	50255	Keokuk County	Tri-County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 634-2632	104	7	15.5	43.3%	96 (92.3%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	28.6	446^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.9%		24	467^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.3%	21	46.7			60.0	60.0			90.0		$10,514	$762	$9,751
Davis Elementary School	Public	3-4	818 Hamilton Avenue	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 236-2790	215	14	15.5	31.6%	181 (84.2%)	3 (1.4%)	13 (6.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)	70.6	156^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.0%		73.2	134^th of 565 public elementary schools	76.3%	22	67.8	86.5			81.7	81.7				$12,399	$477	$11,922
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1310 Hobart St	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2780	243	18	13.2	32.1%	220 (90.5%)	3 (1.2%)	11 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)								(n/a)										$17,326	$507	$16,819
H-L-V Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	402 5th St.	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 647-2161	163	14	11.9	25.2%	157 (96.3%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	49.2	337^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.5%		57	268^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.6%	69	58.8	78.9	60.7	87.0	82.4	78.9	57.1	78.3	50.0	$11,337	$527	$10,811
Bailey Park Elementary School	Public	K-2	210 8th Ave	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 236-2770	152	13	11.8	40.1%	126 (82.9%)	2 (1.3%)	12 (7.9%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.9%)								(n/a)										$16,074	$1,524	$14,550
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School	Public	K-5	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 594-4445	237	20	11.6	23.6%	226 (95.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	80.9	65^th of 557 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.3	100^th of 565 public elementary schools	82.3%	35	82.9	86.1	73.2		100.0	94.4	78.0		73.2	$11,124	$439	$10,685

Frequently Asked Questions about Montezuma Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Montezuma Elementary School?

Students at Montezuma Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Montezuma Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Montezuma Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Montezuma Junior High School
High : Montezuma High School

Is Montezuma Elementary School a good school?

Montezuma Elementary School ranks 107^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Montezuma Elementary School in?

Montezuma Community School District

How many students attend Montezuma Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Montezuma Elementary School.

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