Montezuma High School

Summary:

Montezuma High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Montezuma, Iowa, with a student population of 148. The school is part of the Montezuma Community School District, which is ranked 69 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montezuma High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.3% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Iowa high schools in recent years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11 to 13.4 students per teacher. Additionally, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.23% in 2020-2021 to 28.38% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Grinnell Community Senior High School and Lynnville-Sully High School, Montezuma High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, including ISASP test scores and statewide rankings. This consistent academic excellence and favorable performance relative to other schools in the area make Montezuma High School an attractive option for families in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 504 N. 4th St.
       Montezuma, IA  50171-0580


(641) 623-5121

District: Montezuma Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,393 Help


Feeder schools for Montezuma High School:

Elementary:    Montezuma Elementary School
Middle:    Montezuma Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
African American:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montezuma High School ranks better than 64.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), African American (2%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montezuma High School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montezuma High School is $19,393.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Montezuma High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Montezuma High School 120th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Montezuma High School in the ranking list.)

Montezuma Community School District:

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


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Rank History for Montezuma High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 55.57 187th 351 46.7%
2013 57.07 178th 351 49.3%
2014 77.81 58th 322 82.0%
2015 48.55 202nd 324 37.7%
2016 49.84 181st 320 43.4%
2017 86.37 15th 325 95.4%
2018 34.76 254th 320 20.6%
2019 65.29 120th 327 63.3%
2021 79.45 38th 327 88.4%
2022 65.75 100th 332 69.9%
2023 69.75 87th 336 74.1%
2024 64.84 120th 338 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Montezuma High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montezuma High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 172 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1989 135 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1990 144 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1991 140 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1992 136 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1993 132 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1994 144 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1995 172 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1996 172 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1997 163 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1998 219 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1999 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2000 208 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2001 188 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2002 195 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 195 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 218 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2005 204 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2006 206 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2008 154 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2010 140 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 143
2011 149 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 153
2012 153 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 157
2013 137 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 140
2014 155 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 160
2015 155 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 158
2016 154 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 163
2017 164 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 169
2018 138 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 144
2019 141 1 2 3 0 0 2 0 149
2020 132 0 1 4 0 0 2 0 139
2021 130 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 138
2022 148 2 1 2 0 0 3 0 156
2023 141 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 148

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 173 13.7 12.6 32.9
1989 136 13.7 9.9 12.5
1990 145 13.7 10.5 0
1991 142 13.7 10.3 9.9
1992 140 16.0 8.7 10
1993 133 11.0 12.1 12.8
1994 145 11.0 13.2 13.1
1995 174 15.5 11.2 9.2
1996 174 15.5 11.2 9.2
1997 169 15.3 11.0 8.9
1998 220 14.9 14.8 12.7
1999 203 17.8 11.4 18.2
2000 213 18.5 11.5 19.2
2001 191 17.7 10.8 13.6
2002 201 15.8 12.7 15.9
2003 201 15.8 12.7 15.9
2004 221 15.5 14.3 20.8
2005 207 16.7 12.4 26.1
2006 208 16.7 12.5 23.6
2007 195 15.6 12.5 20
2008 156 15.6 10.0 23.7
2009 171 17.0 10.1 17.5
2010 143 17.0 8.4 23.8
2011 153 16.5 9.2 26.1
2012 157 16.7 9.3 28
2013 140 16.5 8.4 30
2014 160 14.7 10.8 29.4
2015 158 14.0 11.2 25.3
2016 163 13.0 12.5 25.2
2017 169 13.4 12.5 23.7
2018 144 11.7 12.3 18.1
2019 149 12.6 11.8 29.5
2020 139 12.5 11.1 33.8
2021 138 12.5 11.0 36.2
2022 156 11.6 13.4 33.3
2023 148 12.7 11.6 28.4

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 173 13.7 12.6 32.9
1989 136 13.7 9.9 12.5
1990 145 13.7 10.5 0
1991 142 13.7 10.3 9.9
1992 140 16.0 8.7 10
1993 133 11.0 12.1 12.8
1994 145 11.0 13.2 13.1
1995 174 15.5 11.2 9.2
1996 174 15.5 11.2 9.2
1997 169 15.3 11.0 8.9
1998 220 14.9 14.8 12.7
1999 203 17.8 11.4 18.2
2000 213 18.5 11.5 19.2
2001 191 17.7 10.8 13.6
2002 201 15.8 12.7 15.9
2003 201 15.8 12.7 15.9
2004 221 15.5 14.3 20.8
2005 207 16.7 12.4 26.1
2006 208 16.7 12.5 23.6
2007 195 15.6 12.5 20
2008 156 15.6 10.0 23.7
2009 171 17.0 10.1 17.5
2010 143 17.0 8.4 23.8
2011 153 16.5 9.2 26.1
2012 157 16.7 9.3 28
2013 140 16.5 8.4 30
2014 160 14.7 10.8 29.4
2015 158 14.0 11.2 25.3
2016 163 13.0 12.5 25.2
2017 169 13.4 12.5 23.7
2018 144 11.7 12.3 18.1
2019 149 12.6 11.8 29.5
2020 139 12.5 11.1 33.8
2021 138 12.5 11.0 36.2
2022 156 11.6 13.4 33.3
2023 148 12.7 11.6 28.4

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (1.0%) $19,199 (99.0%) $19,393

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montezuma High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 327 High schoolsRanks 87th of 336 High schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma High School)80.686.8
 6.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)80.686.8
 6.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma High School)69.476.3
 6.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)69.476.3
 6.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma High School)8073.5
 6.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)8073.5
 6.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma High School)71.476.5
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)71.476.5
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students149148
 0.7%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White141141
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.5%28.4%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montezuma High School

Montezuma High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montezuma Elementary School
Middle : Montezuma Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Montezuma High School.

Montezuma High School ranks 120th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Montezuma High School are 95% White, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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