Madrid High School is a public high school located in Madrid, Iowa, part of the Madrid Community School District. The mascot of Madrid High School is the Tiger, and the school colors are orange and black. The school fight song is set to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March,
Serving 149 students in grades 6-8, Madrid Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madrid Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Madrid Junior High School's student population of 149 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1883
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Madrid Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madrid Junior High School is 0.17, 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
#458 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madrid Junior High School's ranking?
Madrid Junior High School is ranked #458 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Madrid Junior High School often compared to?
Madrid Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madrid Elementary School, Madrid High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Madrid Junior High School?
149 students attend Madrid Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Madrid Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madrid Junior High School?
Madrid Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madrid Junior High School offer ?
Madrid Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madrid Junior High School part of?
Madrid Junior High School is part of Madrid Comm School District.
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