Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Madrid High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madrid High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Madrid High School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madrid High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madrid High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madrid High School's ranking?
Madrid High School is ranked #803 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Madrid High School often compared to?
Madrid High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogden High School, Madrid Elementary School, Madrid Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madrid High School?
The graduation rate of Madrid High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Madrid High School?
206 students attend Madrid High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Madrid High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madrid High School?
Madrid High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madrid High School offer ?
Madrid High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Madrid High School part of?
Madrid High School is part of Madrid Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 3/3/2023
I go to this school and have lots of Tiger Pride in my school.
5 1/20/2020
A good school.
2 3/16/2012
The The staff/administration are sub-sandard. Full scale violations of the no pass/no play laws are rampant in the school district.
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