Top Rankings
Montezuma Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 472 students in Montezuma Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Montezuma Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
472 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Montezuma Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
13%
# Black Students
6 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
449 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
95%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
43
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,667 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,633 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM

Revenue / Student
$18,667
$16,468

Spending / Student
$13,633
$16,042

Best Montezuma Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Montezuma Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Montezuma High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 N. 4th St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montezuma Comm School District?
Montezuma Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 472 students.
What is the rank of Montezuma Comm School District?
Montezuma Comm School District is ranked #82 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montezuma Comm School District?
95% of Montezuma Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montezuma Comm School District?
Montezuma Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Montezuma Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,633 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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