Enrollment
151
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madrid, IA
Madrid Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Madrid Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191818001041
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrid Junior High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Madrid · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrid Junior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrid Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Madrid, IA.
School address
District: Madrid Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191818001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madrid Junior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madrid Junior High School
Madrid Junior High School is a small middle school in Madrid, Iowa, enrolling 151 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Madrid Comm School District also operates Madrid Elementary School (259 students) and Madrid High School (195 students) alongside Madrid Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madrid Junior High School compares
Madrid Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Madrid Junior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madrid Comm School District, which includes Madrid Junior High School.
$12,493
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 57.8%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Madrid Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madrid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madrid Elementary Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrid Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madrid Junior High School
How many students attend Madrid Junior High School?
Madrid Junior High School has 151 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madrid, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrid Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrid Junior High School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madrid Junior High School?
26.1% of students at Madrid Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrid Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Madrid Junior High School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Madrid, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrid Junior High School?
Madrid Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madrid Junior High School rank among public schools in Madrid?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrid Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Madrid, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madrid on the city page.
Is Madrid Junior High School a good school?
Madrid Junior High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Madrid Comm School District?
Besides Madrid Junior High School, Madrid Comm School District also operates Madrid Elementary School (259 students), Madrid High School (195 students), and Madrid Elementary Preschool (23 students). See the Madrid Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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