- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montezuma, IA
Montezuma Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Montezuma Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191959001151
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montezuma Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Montezuma · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Montezuma Junior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montezuma, IA.
School address
District: Montezuma Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191959001151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Montezuma Junior High School shrank from 112 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 8.7 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 191959001151 · Montezuma, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 13.3:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Montezuma Elementary School (218 students)
Montezuma Junior High School shrank from 112 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 8.7 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Montezuma Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montezuma Elem
Montezuma Elementary School
218 students
- Montezuma High
Montezuma High School
140 students
- This school
Montezuma Junior High School
106 students
- Montezuma Virt 4
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy
4 students
What this shows Montezuma Junior High School reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montezuma Junior High School compares
Montezuma Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,059
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Montezuma Junior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montezuma Comm School District reports $12,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montezuma Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montezuma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Montezuma Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montezuma Junior High School
How many students attend Montezuma Junior High School?
Montezuma Junior High School has 106 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montezuma, IA. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montezuma Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montezuma Junior High School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Montezuma Junior High School?
31.3% of students at Montezuma Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montezuma Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Montezuma Junior High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Montezuma, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montezuma Junior High School?
Montezuma Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montezuma Junior High School rank among public schools in Montezuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montezuma, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montezuma Comm School District?
Besides Montezuma Junior High School, Montezuma Comm School District also operates Montezuma Elementary School (218 students), Montezuma High School (140 students), and Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy (4 students). See the Montezuma Comm School District district page for the complete list.