Top Rankings
Montezuma Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 464 students in Montezuma Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Montezuma Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
464 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montezuma Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,989 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,869 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,989
$16,592
Spending / Student
$13,869
$16,163
Best Montezuma Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Montezuma High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 N. 4th St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Montezuma Junior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montezuma Comm School District?
Montezuma Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 464 students.
What is the rank of Montezuma Comm School District?
Montezuma Comm School District is ranked #62 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), 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 Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $13,869 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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