Montezuma High School

Q: Is Montezuma High School a good school?

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

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:
120^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,393

Feeder schools for Montezuma High School:

Elementary:	Montezuma Elementary School
Middle:	Montezuma Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montezuma High School ranks better than 64.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montezuma High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), two or more races (2.2%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montezuma High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Montezuma High School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 120^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Montezuma High School in the ranking list.)

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 High School

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

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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 High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	172	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	173
1989	135	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1990	144	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1991	140	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	142
1992	136	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
1993	132	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
1994	144	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1995	172	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1996	172	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1997	163	1	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	169
1998	219	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
1999	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	203
2000	208	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	213
2001	188	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	191
2002	195	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	201
2003	195	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	201
2004	218	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	221
2005	204	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	207
2006	206	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	208
2007	195	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	195
2008	154	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	156
2009	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
2010	140	0	0	3	0	0	0	143
2011	149	0	0	3	0	0	1	153
2012	153	0	0	2	1	0	1	157
2013	137	0	0	1	1	0	1	140
2014	155	1	0	1	1	0	2	160
2015	155	1	0	2	0	0	0	158
2016	154	3	0	5	0	0	1	163
2017	164	2	0	2	0	0	1	169
2018	138	1	0	4	0	0	1	144
2019	141	1	2	3	0	0	2	149
2020	132	0	1	4	0	0	2	139
2021	130	0	1	5	0	0	2	138
2022	148	2	1	2	0	0	3	156
2023	141	3	0	2	0	0	2	148
2024	131	2	0	1	0	0	3	137

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
2024	137	11.8	11.5	24.1

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
2024	137	11.8	11.5	24.1

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 87^th 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)	80.6	86.8	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)	80.6	86.8	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma High School)	69.4	76.3	6.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)	69.4	76.3	6.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma High School)	80	73.5	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)	80	73.5	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma High School)	71.4	76.5	5.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)	71.4	76.5	5.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	149	148	0.7%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	141
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.5%	28.4%	1.2%

Schools Near Montezuma High 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 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montezuma High School	Public	9-12	504 N. 4th St.	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 623-5121	137	12	11.5	24.1%	131 (95.6%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	64.8	120^th of 338 public high schools	64.5%		69.7	87^th of 336 public high schools	74.1%	33			82.8	83.3	76.9			69.0	73.3	69.2		70.0	$19,393	$194	$19,199
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1090 Jackson St	Brooklyn	52211	Poweshiek County	Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 522-7058	258	17	15.3	35.3%	244 (94.6%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	51.6	185^th of 338 public high schools	45.3%		47.5	200^th of 336 public high schools	40.5%	15	83.3	88.9	87.2	80.0	77.8	75.0	80.0	64.1	68.0	64.4	73.3	44.0	$15,368	$55	$15,313
North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2163 135th St	New Sharon	50207	Mahaska County	North Mahaska Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 637-4187	286	21	13.7	31.5%	273 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	65.7	117^th of 338 public high schools	65.4%		58.8	142^nd of 336 public high schools	57.7%	25	83.6	71.8	78.9	73.7	81.0	83.6	89.7	76.3	78.9	70.7	61.5	69.6	$15,724	$178	$15,545
Tri-County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	3003 Hwy 22	Thornburg	50255	Keokuk County	Tri-County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 634-2636	86	9	10.0	55.8%	81 (94.2%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	50.8	189^th of 338 public high schools	44.1%		50.2	189^th of 336 public high schools	43.8%		70.0	81.3	87.5	66.7	85.7	50.0	62.5	62.5	33.3	64.3	81.3	66.7	$22,435	$530	$21,906
H-L-V Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	402 5th Street	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 647-2161	135	10	14.1	34.1%	127 (94.1%)	3 (2.2%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	49.3	198^th of 338 public high schools	41.4%		53.6	171^st of 336 public high schools	49.1%	27	87.5	78.6	66.7	87.0	72.2	62.5	60.7	61.9	69.6	44.4	64.3	69.6	$16,288	$495	$15,793
Grinnell Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	1333 Sunset St	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2720	486	33	14.9	32.1%	433 (89.1%)	11 (2.3%)	26 (5.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	78.4	39^th of 338 public high schools	88.5%		69.8	86^th of 336 public high schools	74.4%	47			86.8	86.8	75.5			77.4	81.0	78.7		81.1	$14,271	$399	$13,871
Lynnville-Sully High School	Public	9-12	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 594-4445	156	11	14.3	19.2%	153 (98.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.9	26^th of 338 public high schools	92.3%		82	29^th of 336 public high schools	91.4%	3			97.5	80.5	77.4			87.5	85.4	80.6		78.0	$15,419	$151	$15,268

Frequently Asked Questions about Montezuma High School

What district is Montezuma High School in?

Montezuma Community School District

How many students attend Montezuma High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 137 students attended Montezuma High School.

Is Montezuma High School a good school?

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

What schools feed into Montezuma High School?

Montezuma High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montezuma Elementary School
Middle : Montezuma Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Montezuma High School?

Students at Montezuma High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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