B+
Above Average
81/100

Montezuma Junior High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 504 North 4th Street, Montezuma, IA 50171
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 57th percentile in Iowa
Growth
A
Students gain 1.24 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 79th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
106
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%57/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%79/100Students gain 1.24 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 79th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%77%reading -2 pts, math +1 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts14th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 504 North 4th Street
City Montezuma
ZIP Code 50171
District 1919590
NCES School ID 191959001151
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50171

Understanding the community around Montezuma Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,406
Per Capita Income $36,950
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $183,800
Median Rent $857
Owner-Occupied 67.4%
Renter-Occupied 32.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Montezuma Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Black 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 106
Teachers (FTE) 8.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Montezuma Junior High School?
Montezuma Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Montezuma Junior High School?
Montezuma Junior High School has 106 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Montezuma Junior High School serve?
Montezuma Junior High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Montezuma Junior High School receive per student?
Montezuma Junior High School receives $13,222 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Montezuma Junior High School in 50171 ▼
Avg Home Value
$290,615
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+11.1%
% Renters
32.6%

Other Schools in 50171

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026