Enrollment
106
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montezuma Junior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montezuma Junior High School
Montezuma Junior High School is a small middle school in Montezuma, Iowa, enrolling 106 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.3% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Iowa schools, with 106 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Montezuma Comm School District also operates Montezuma Elementary School (218 students) and Montezuma High School (140 students) alongside Montezuma 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 Montezuma Junior High School compares
Montezuma 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,315
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montezuma Comm School District, which includes Montezuma Junior High School.
$11,315
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 33.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~106 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Montezuma on the city page.
Is Montezuma Junior High School a good school?
Montezuma Junior High School earns 49/100 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 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.
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