Maquoketa Valley Middle School

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Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks 37 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maquoketa Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Delhi, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 159. The school is part of the Maquoketa Valley Community School District, which is ranked 16th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maquoketa Valley Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 85.2% of 6th graders, 93.5% of 7th graders, and 80.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.5%, 77.3%, and 77.5%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school had 81.5% of 6th graders, 93.5% of 7th graders, and 85.1% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 71.1%, 69.9%, and 73.2%. The school has also consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Iowa, with a ranking as high as 12th out of 318 schools in the 2017-2018 school year and 37th out of 337 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as North-Linn Middle School, Drexler Middle School, and Monticello Middle School, Maquoketa Valley Middle School generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics and statewide rankings. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.56% in 2022-2023 to 36.08% in 2020-2021, which is lower than the state average.

Detail:

Public 6-8

112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223-0186

(563) 922-9411

District: Maquoketa Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,472

Students who attend Maquoketa Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Maquoketa Valley Senior High School

Feeder schools for Maquoketa Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	Delhi Elementary School
	Earlville Elementary School
	Johnston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

African American:

2.0%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks better than 89% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.72. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), African American (2%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maquoketa Valley Middle School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Maquoketa Valley Middle School employs 8.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maquoketa Valley Middle School is $10,472.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Maquoketa Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Maquoketa Valley Middle School 37^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Maquoketa Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Maquoketa Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Maquoketa Valley Community School District 16^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maquoketa Valley Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	71.69	67^th	349	80.8%
2013	69.76	72^nd	350	79.4%
2014	65.83	116^th	337	65.6%
2015	72.12	70^th	349	79.9%
2016	79.76	40^th	343	88.3%
2017	83.69	16^th	327	95.1%
2018	85.29	12^th	318	96.2%
2019	84.37	23^rd	342	93.3%
2021	77.94	48^th	324	85.2%
2022	78.98	45^th	337	86.6%
2023	82.15	26^th	334	92.2%
2024	79.72	37^th	337	89.0%

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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 Valley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	233	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	238
2002	239	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	240
2003	239	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	240
2004	225	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	228
2005	197	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	200
2006	200	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	203
2007	191	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	194
2008	185	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	190
2009	172	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	174
2010	159	2	0	1	0	0	162
2011	154	2	0	1	0	0	157
2012	156	1	0	3	0	0	160
2013	153	1	0	5	0	0	159
2014	147	0	0	3	0	0	150
2015	153	0	2	6	0	2	163
2016	146	4	2	3	0	1	156
2017	145	4	1	3	0	2	155
2018	133	4	0	4	0	3	144
2019	137	4	1	3	0	5	150
2020	149	3	0	2	0	4	158
2021	153	1	0	0	0	4	158
2022	162	2	0	1	0	1	166
2023	155	1	0	0	0	3	159
2024	142	3	0	0	0	2	147

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 Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	238	13.9	17.1	26.5
2002	240	13.4	17.9	24.2
2003	240	13.4	17.9	24.2
2004	228	13.4	17.0	27.2
2005	200	12.0	16.7	27.5
2006	203	12.2	16.6	27.1
2007	194	12.4	15.6	22.2
2008	190	12.4	15.3	29.5
2009	174	12.0	14.5	31
2010	162	11.5	13.9	34.6
2011	157	9.0	17.4	39.5
2012	160	9.1	17.5	37.5
2013	159	10.2	15.5	40.9
2014	150	8.6	17.4	38.7
2015	163	9.0	18.1	42.3
2016	156	9.0	17.3	41
2017	155	7.9	19.4	43.9
2018	144	6.8	21.1	41.7
2019	150	5.8	25.8	42.7
2020	158	6.9	22.7	38
2021	158	6.9	22.7	36.1
2022	166	6.2	26.7	30.1
2023	159	8.3	19.1	29.6
2024	147	8.2	17.7	27.2

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 Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	238	13.9	17.1	26.5
2002	240	13.4	17.9	24.2
2003	240	13.4	17.9	24.2
2004	228	13.4	17.0	27.2
2005	200	12.0	16.7	27.5
2006	203	12.2	16.6	27.1
2007	194	12.4	15.6	22.2
2008	190	12.4	15.3	29.5
2009	174	12.0	14.5	31
2010	162	11.5	13.9	34.6
2011	157	9.0	17.4	39.5
2012	160	9.1	17.5	37.5
2013	159	10.2	15.5	40.9
2014	150	8.6	17.4	38.7
2015	163	9.0	18.1	42.3
2016	156	9.0	17.3	41
2017	155	7.9	19.4	43.9
2018	144	6.8	21.1	41.7
2019	150	5.8	25.8	42.7
2020	158	6.9	22.7	38
2021	158	6.9	22.7	36.1
2022	166	6.2	26.7	30.1
2023	159	8.3	19.1	29.6
2024	147	8.2	17.7	27.2

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 Valley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$273 (2.6%)	$10,199 (97.4%)	$10,472

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maquoketa Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 26^th of 334 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Valley Middle School)	92.6	95.6	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Valley Community School District)	92.6	95.6	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Valley Middle School)	72.2	86.7	14.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Valley Community School District)	72.2	86.7	14.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Valley Middle School)	86.3	85.4	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Valley Community School District)	86.3	85.4	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Valley Middle School)	84.3	81.3	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Valley Community School District)	84.3	81.3	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Valley Middle School)	93	87.1	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Valley Community School District)	93	87.1	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Valley Middle School)	90.7	87.1	3.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Valley Community School District)	90.7	87.1	3.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	150	159	6%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	155	13.1%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.7%	29.6%	13.1%

Schools Near Maquoketa Valley Middle 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 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maquoketa Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	112 Third Street	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-9411	147	8	17.7	27.2%	142 (96.6%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	79.7	37^th of 337 public middle schools	89.0%		82.1	26^th of 334 public middle schools	92.2%	11		85.2	93.5	80.9		81.5	93.5	85.1		83.0	$10,472	$273	$10,199
West Delaware Middle School	Public	5-8	1101 Doctor St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	372	31	12.0	34.7%	345 (92.7%)	5 (1.3%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	75.8	59^th of 337 public middle schools	82.5%		71.6	77^th of 334 public middle schools	76.9%	18	81.2	84.3	85.6	92.6	85.9	81.4	78.4	81.9	74.1	77.9	$12,591	$293	$12,298
Monticello Middle School	Public	5-8	860 East Oak Street	Monticello	52310	Jones County	Monticello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 465-3000	316	23	13.7	34.2%	276 (87.3%)	10 (3.2%)	18 (5.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	66.9	107^th of 337 public middle schools	68.2%		66.1	103^rd of 334 public middle schools	69.2%	4	67.9	74.4	75.3	86.4	69.2	80.8	84.5	83.8	55.1	75.3	$18,750	$360	$18,390
Drexler Middle School	Public	6-8	405 3rd Ave NE	Farley	52046	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9457	658	48	13.6	26.6%	595 (90.4%)	11 (1.7%)	31 (4.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	74.3	66^th of 337 public middle schools	80.4%		58.9	154^th of 334 public middle schools	53.9%	88		79.0	83.0	89.6		82.3	77.3	89.6		77.4	$11,457	$287	$11,171
North-Linn Middle School	Public	6-8	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52218	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 224-3291	104	8	12.3	23.1%	99 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	80.8	30^th of 337 public middle schools	91.1%		78.4	45^th of 334 public middle schools	86.5%	15		85.0	92.6	94.6		85.0	70.4	89.2		83.8	$12,950	$194	$12,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Maquoketa Valley Middle School

What district is Maquoketa Valley Middle School in?

Maquoketa Valley Community School District

What high school do graduates of Maquoketa Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Maquoketa Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Maquoketa Valley Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Maquoketa Valley Middle School?

Students at Maquoketa Valley Middle School are 97% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Is Maquoketa Valley Middle School a good school?

Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks 37^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Maquoketa Valley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Maquoketa Valley Middle School.

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