Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Madrid High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madrid High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Madrid High School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Madrid High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madrid High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madrid High School's ranking?
Madrid High School is ranked #803 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Madrid High School often compared to?
Madrid High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogden High School, Madrid Elementary School, Madrid Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madrid High School?
The graduation rate of Madrid High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Madrid High School?
200 students attend Madrid High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Madrid High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madrid High School?
Madrid High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madrid High School offer ?
Madrid High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madrid High School part of?
Madrid High School is part of Madrid Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 3/3/2023
I go to this school and have lots of Tiger Pride in my school.
5 1/20/2020
A good school.
2 3/16/2012
The The staff/administration are sub-sandard. Full scale violations of the no pass/no play laws are rampant in the school district.
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