Maquoketa Community High School

Summary:

Maquoketa Community High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 498 in Maquoketa, Iowa. The school is part of the Maquoketa Community School District, which is ranked 307 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maquoketa Community High School's academic performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is consistently below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 47.8% to 54.4%, compared to the state average of 70.2% to 74.9%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 38.3% to 57.9%, compared to the state average of 63.3% to 66%. The school's Science proficiency rate for 10th grade in 2023-2024 was 38.7%, significantly lower than the state average of 59.5%. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 115 out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2017-2018 to 311 out of 338 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars out of 5 to 0 stars out of 5 in the most recent school year.

Comparing Maquoketa Community High School to nearby schools, such as Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center, Bellevue High School, Central DeWitt High School, and Northeast Middle-High School, reveals that these nearby schools generally outperform Maquoketa Community High School in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings. Additionally, Maquoketa Community High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.02% to 47.59% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060

(563) 652-2451

District: Maquoketa Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,941

Feeder schools for Maquoketa Community High School:

Elementary:	Briggs Elementary School
	Cardinal Elementary School
Middle:	Maquoketa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Pacific Islander:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maquoketa Community High School ranks worse than 92% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Pacific Islander (3.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maquoketa Community High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Maquoketa Community High School employs 34.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maquoketa Community High School is $15,941.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Maquoketa Community High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Maquoketa Community High School 311^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Maquoketa Community High School in the ranking list.)

Maquoketa Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Maquoketa Community School District 307^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maquoketa Community High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	52.03	208^th	351	40.7%
2013	43.62	250^th	351	28.8%
2014	29.78	259^th	322	19.6%
2015	68.23	107^th	324	67.0%
2016	31.24	249^th	320	22.2%
2017	57.03	165^th	325	49.2%
2018	65.42	115^th	320	64.1%
2019	35.68	241^st	327	26.3%
2021	43.24	209^th	327	36.1%
2022	37.19	233^rd	332	29.8%
2023	25.27	279^th	336	17.0%
2024	11.34	311^th	338	8.0%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maquoketa Community High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	627	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	628
1989	581	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	583
1990	538	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	540
1991	538	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	541
1992	571	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	576
1993	599	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	603
1994	609	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	616
1995	626	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	629
1996	626	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	629
1997	637	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	638
1998	645	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	646
1999	638	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	639
2000	630	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	635
2001	599	4	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	610
2002	612	9	5	1	4	n/a	n/a	631
2003	612	9	5	1	4	n/a	n/a	631
2004	629	3	9	0	6	n/a	n/a	647
2005	578	2	7	0	3	n/a	n/a	590
2006	572	8	8	1	4	n/a	n/a	593
2007	570	9	9	1	3	n/a	n/a	592
2008	541	9	8	1	3	n/a	n/a	562
2009	548	15	13	3	4	n/a	n/a	583
2010	549	5	5	13	1	6	8	587
2011	524	4	4	14	2	8	4	560
2012	537	3	4	16	2	9	7	578
2013	520	4	4	16	1	13	6	564
2014	500	7	4	17	1	15	13	557
2015	472	8	5	18	1	16	15	535
2016	472	2	4	17	1	16	15	527
2017	482	4	2	13	0	16	18	535
2018	453	6	4	9	0	18	12	502
2019	454	2	6	10	0	17	12	501
2020	423	7	4	12	2	16	13	477
2021	430	9	7	9	1	18	13	487
2022	445	11	1	9	1	20	15	502
2023	445	8	1	10	0	17	17	498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maquoketa Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	628	42.0	14.9	15.9
1989	583	4.2	138.8	14.9
1990	540	42.0	12.8	14.1
1991	541	44.0	12.2	15.2
1992	576	42.0	13.7	15.3
1993	603	44.3	13.6	13.8
1994	616	44.3	13.9	16.1
1995	629	42.3	14.9	14.3
1996	629	42.3	14.9	14.3
1997	638	44.3	14.4	17.2
1998	646	47.7	13.5	18.6
1999	639	49.5	12.9	33.8
2000	635	50.5	12.6	24.6
2001	610	50.0	12.2	24.9
2002	631	50.7	12.4	28.7
2003	631	50.7	12.4	28.7
2004	647	47.4	13.6	31.2
2005	590	44.3	13.3	30
2006	593	44.5	13.3	35.4
2007	592	43.5	13.6	33.4
2008	562	43.6	12.9	35.2
2009	583	41.7	14.0	36.2
2010	587	41.6	14.1	38.3
2011	560	39.2	14.2	40
2012	578	41.5	13.9	39.3
2013	564	38.5	14.6	40.6
2014	557	36.0	15.4	35.7
2015	535	37.0	14.4	40.2
2016	527	39.0	13.5	48.6
2017	535	37.8	14.1	50.3
2018	502	39.0	12.8	47.4
2019	501	39.7	12.5	49.3
2020	477	41.3	11.5	47.4
2021	487	41.3	11.7	46.4
2022	502	39.3	12.7	46
2023	498	34.3	14.5	47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maquoketa Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	628	42.0	14.9	15.9
1989	583	4.2	138.8	14.9
1990	540	42.0	12.8	14.1
1991	541	44.0	12.2	15.2
1992	576	42.0	13.7	15.3
1993	603	44.3	13.6	13.8
1994	616	44.3	13.9	16.1
1995	629	42.3	14.9	14.3
1996	629	42.3	14.9	14.3
1997	638	44.3	14.4	17.2
1998	646	47.7	13.5	18.6
1999	639	49.5	12.9	33.8
2000	635	50.5	12.6	24.6
2001	610	50.0	12.2	24.9
2002	631	50.7	12.4	28.7
2003	631	50.7	12.4	28.7
2004	647	47.4	13.6	31.2
2005	590	44.3	13.3	30
2006	593	44.5	13.3	35.4
2007	592	43.5	13.6	33.4
2008	562	43.6	12.9	35.2
2009	583	41.7	14.0	36.2
2010	587	41.6	14.1	38.3
2011	560	39.2	14.2	40
2012	578	41.5	13.9	39.3
2013	564	38.5	14.6	40.6
2014	557	36.0	15.4	35.7
2015	535	37.0	14.4	40.2
2016	527	39.0	13.5	48.6
2017	535	37.8	14.1	50.3
2018	502	39.0	12.8	47.4
2019	501	39.7	12.5	49.3
2020	477	41.3	11.5	47.4
2021	487	41.3	11.7	46.4
2022	502	39.3	12.7	46
2023	498	34.3	14.5	47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maquoketa Community High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$248 (1.6%)	$15,693 (98.4%)	$15,941

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maquoketa Community High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 241^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 279^th of 336 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Community High School)	63.9	56.5	7.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Community School District)	63.9	56.5	7.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Community High School)	62	55	7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Community School District)	62	55	7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Community High School)	68.1	71.2	3.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Community School District)	68.1	71.2	3.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Community High School)	66.4	69.2	2.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Community School District)	66.4	69.2	2.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	501	498	0.6%
African American	2	8	300%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	17	17
White	454	445	2%
Two or More Races	12	17	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.3%	47.6%	1.7%

Schools Near Maquoketa Community High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maquoketa Community High School	Public	9-12	600 Washington	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 652-2451	498	34	14.5	47.6%	445 (89.4%)	8 (1.6%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	17 (3.4%)	11.3	311^th of 338 public high schools	8.0%		25.3	279^th of 336 public high schools	17.0%	32				47.8	52.9	54.4				38.3	53.3	57.9		38.7	$15,941	$248	$15,693
Easton Valley Junior High / High School	Public	7-12	321 W. School St.	Preston	52069	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 689-4221	211	18	11.9	34.1%	196 (92.9%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	34.5	262^nd of 338 public high schools	22.5%		31.7	262^nd of 336 public high schools	22.0%			70.3	83.3	65.9	63.6	80.0		56.8	83.3	51.2	57.6	80.0	45.8	36.4	$16,207	$53	$16,154
Northeast Middle-High School	Public	6-12	3690 Hwy.136	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 577-2249	470	33	14.0	29.6%	439 (93.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	71.5	83^rd of 338 public high schools	75.4%		72.8	70^th of 336 public high schools	79.2%	13	76.8	84.8	96.5	93.7	88.9	82.6	76.8	72.7	94.7	76.2	71.4	63.8	75.4	69.8	$13,737	$240	$13,498
Midland Middle/High School	Public	6-12	106 W. Webster Street	Wyoming	52362	Jones County	Midland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 259-5340	303	21	14.2	51.8%	279 (92.1%)	6 (2.0%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	44.5	223^rd of 338 public high schools	34.0%		39.3	232^nd of 336 public high schools	31.0%	9	64.3	58.5	73.8	75.7	79.2	73.8	60.7	41.5	50.0	47.2	50.0	64.3	61.9	70.8	$15,043	$140	$14,903
Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center	Public	7-12	110 E Park Rd	Wheatland	52777	Clinton County	Calamus-Wheatland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 374-1292	196	19	10.4	32.1%	188 (95.9%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	45.9	217^th of 338 public high schools	35.8%		46.2	206^th of 336 public high schools	38.7%	11		62.1	82.9	77.8	70.5	77.8		55.2	68.6	59.3	68.2	59.3	76.5	59.1	$13,932	$184	$13,748
Bellevue High School	Public	6-12	1601 State St	Bellevue	52031	Jackson County	Bellevue Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 872-4001	362	23	15.5	25.7%	344 (95.0%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	28.1	275^th of 338 public high schools	18.6%		45.1	214^th of 336 public high schools	36.3%	61	62.8	84.4	70.2	53.6	63.6	64.4	65.1	80.0	70.2	39.3	78.2	71.1	55.3	36.4	$11,569	$264	$11,304
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	546	39	14.0	27.7%	492 (90.1%)	15 (2.7%)	22 (4.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%		70.1	83^rd of 336 public high schools	75.3%	23				87.1	81.6	80.4				71.2	64.5	71.7		73.6	$16,020	$272	$15,748

Frequently Asked Questions about Maquoketa Community High School

What schools feed into Maquoketa Community High School?

Maquoketa Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Briggs Elementary School
Elementary : Cardinal Elementary School
Middle : Maquoketa Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Maquoketa Community High School?

Students at Maquoketa Community High School are 89% White, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Maquoketa Community High School in?

Maquoketa Community School District

How many students attend Maquoketa Community High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Maquoketa Community High School.

Is Maquoketa Community High School a good school?

Maquoketa Community High School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Iowa high schools.

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