Serving 106 students in grades 6-8, Montezuma Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 106 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Montezuma Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montezuma Junior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Montezuma Junior High School is ranked #388 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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).
How many students attend Montezuma Junior High School?
106 students attend Montezuma Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Montezuma Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montezuma Junior High School?
Montezuma Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montezuma Junior High School offer ?
Montezuma Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montezuma Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 106 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
