How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Baxter Comm School District | Montezuma Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baxter, Iowa | Montezuma, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 486 | 493 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Baxter Comm School District | Montezuma Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,296 | $12,059 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| State Revenue | 43.7% | 33.7% |
| Local Revenue | 46.3% | 54.3% |
Baxter Comm School District
Federal State Local
Montezuma Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Baxter Comm School District | Montezuma Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 94.8% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.6% | 31.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Baxter Comm School District | Montezuma Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 256:1 | 184:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.1% | 21.9% |
School Types
Baxter Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Montezuma Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.