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Montezuma Junior High School

Summary:

Montezuma Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 112 students in Montezuma, Iowa. The school is part of the Montezuma Community School District, which is ranked 69 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montezuma Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 80.8% to 87.2%, compared to the state average of 74.5% to 77.5%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 73.1% to 84.2%, compared to the state average of 69.9% to 73.2%. The school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 73.7% also exceeds the state average of 65.5%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.86% to 39.64% over the past three school years, the school has maintained strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Grinnell Community Middle School has a more diverse student population, with 88.18% white, 2.63% African American, 4.16% Hispanic, and 3.5% two or more races. Montezuma Junior High School, on the other hand, has a predominantly white student population, with 94.64% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Lynnville-Sully Middle School had a lower free and reduced lunch rate of 21.37% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to Montezuma Junior High School's range of 37.86% to 39.64% over the past three school years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 504 North 4th Street
       Montezuma, IA  50171

(641) 623-5121

District: Montezuma Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,329 Help


Students who attend Montezuma Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Montezuma High School

Feeder schools for Montezuma Junior High School:

Elementary:    Montezuma Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  112

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
2.7%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Compare Details Montezuma Junior High School ranks better than 76.6% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.17. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montezuma Junior High School is $7,329.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Montezuma Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Montezuma Junior High School 79th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Montezuma Junior 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 Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 45.73 213th 349 39.0%
2013 42.44 243rd 350 30.6%
2014 46.15 205th 337 39.2%
2015 35.77 261st 349 25.2%
2016 59.74 142nd 343 58.6%
2017 65.04 104th 327 68.2%
2018 61.75 123rd 318 61.3%
2019 63.83 117th 342 65.8%
2021 47.75 191st 324 41.0%
2022 66.74 103rd 337 69.4%
2023 65.65 105th 334 68.6%
2024 71.17 79th 337 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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Enrollment information for Montezuma Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 136 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1989 137 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1990 122 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1991 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1992 128 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1993 163 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1994 167 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1995 170 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1996 170 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1997 166 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1998 84 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1999 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2000 98 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2001 101 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2002 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2006 64 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2007 83 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2008 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2009 69 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2010 73 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 74
2011 66 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 69
2012 82 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 85
2013 93 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 96
2014 79 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 84
2015 76 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 79
2016 67 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 70
2017 68 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 72
2018 68 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 74
2019 107 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 113
2020 104 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 109
2021 103 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 111
2022 96 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 103
2023 106 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 112

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 Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 139 8.8 15.7 n/a
1989 139 8.8 15.7 12.2
1990 123 9.3 13.2 0
1991 122 9.3 13.1 9.8
1992 131 8.0 16.3 9.9
1993 168 9.9 17.0 13.1
1994 171 10.1 16.9 12.9
1995 173 11.5 15.0 9.2
1996 173 11.5 15.0 9.2
1997 168 10.0 16.8 8.9
1998 87 6.9 12.6 12.6
1999 94 6.4 14.7 18.1
2000 100 7.5 13.3 18
2001 102 8.1 12.6 18.6
2002 122 9.0 13.6 21.3
2003 122 9.0 13.6 21.3
2004 101 7.4 13.6 26.7
2005 88 7.8 11.3 26.1
2006 65 7.8 8.3 32.3
2007 84 6.7 12.5 36.9
2008 77 6.7 11.5 23.4
2009 70 7.0 10.0 20
2010 74 7.0 10.5 27
2011 69 2.0 34.5 33.3
2012 85 3.8 21.8 44.7
2013 96 3.3 28.8 26
2014 84 4.8 17.1 34.5
2015 79 6.0 13.1 34.2
2016 70 6.0 11.6 27.1
2017 72 5.6 12.8 25
2018 74 5.7 12.9 31.1
2019 113 5.9 19.1 36.3
2020 109 6.9 15.7 31.2
2021 111 6.9 16.0 39.6
2022 103 9.7 10.6 37.9
2023 112 8.7 12.8 39.3

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 Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 139 8.8 15.7 n/a
1989 139 8.8 15.7 12.2
1990 123 9.3 13.2 0
1991 122 9.3 13.1 9.8
1992 131 8.0 16.3 9.9
1993 168 9.9 17.0 13.1
1994 171 10.1 16.9 12.9
1995 173 11.5 15.0 9.2
1996 173 11.5 15.0 9.2
1997 168 10.0 16.8 8.9
1998 87 6.9 12.6 12.6
1999 94 6.4 14.7 18.1
2000 100 7.5 13.3 18
2001 102 8.1 12.6 18.6
2002 122 9.0 13.6 21.3
2003 122 9.0 13.6 21.3
2004 101 7.4 13.6 26.7
2005 88 7.8 11.3 26.1
2006 65 7.8 8.3 32.3
2007 84 6.7 12.5 36.9
2008 77 6.7 11.5 23.4
2009 70 7.0 10.0 20
2010 74 7.0 10.5 27
2011 69 2.0 34.5 33.3
2012 85 3.8 21.8 44.7
2013 96 3.3 28.8 26
2014 84 4.8 17.1 34.5
2015 79 6.0 13.1 34.2
2016 70 6.0 11.6 27.1
2017 72 5.6 12.8 25
2018 74 5.7 12.9 31.1
2019 113 5.9 19.1 36.3
2020 109 6.9 15.7 31.2
2021 111 6.9 16.0 39.6
2022 103 9.7 10.6 37.9
2023 112 8.7 12.8 39.3

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 Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $112 (1.5%) $7,217 (98.5%) $7,329

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montezuma Junior 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 117th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 105th of 334 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Junior High School)67.582.1
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)68.382.1
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Junior High School)77.582.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)75.682.1
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Junior High School)69.781.6
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)69.781.6
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Junior High School)78.873.7
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)78.873.7
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Junior High School)81.372.4
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Community School District)81.372.4
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Junior High School)78.189.7
 11.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Community School District)78.189.7
 11.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students113112
 0.9%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White107106
 0.9%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%39.3%
 3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montezuma Junior High School

Students who attend Montezuma Junior High School usually go on to attend Montezuma High School

Students at Montezuma Junior High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Montezuma Junior High School ranks 79th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 112 students attended Montezuma Junior High School.


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