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Maquoketa Valley Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Maquoketa Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Delhi, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with 147 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.7. The school is part of the Maquoketa Valley Community School District, which is ranked 9 out of 313 school 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. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 93.5% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 74.4%. The school has been ranked among the top middle schools in Iowa, with a ranking as high as 11 out of 344 schools in the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 3% of middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating a consistently high level of academic achievement and student outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Maquoketa Valley Middle School outperforms in academic metrics, such as ISASP test scores. In 2024-2025, the school had 95.7% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 75% at North-Linn Middle School, 82.7% at Drexler Middle School, and 90.4% at Monticello Middle School. The school's low chronic absenteeism rates and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates may be contributing factors to its academic success.

145

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,472

Per pupil spending ?

27.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223-0186

(563) 922-9411

District: Maquoketa Valley Community School District

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

African American:

1.4%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (90% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Iowa middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school90%

District avg90%

Iowa avg74%

11^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 313Maquoketa Valley Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	11 of 344	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	79.7	37 of 337	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	82.1	26 of 334	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	79.0	45 of 337	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	48 of 324	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	84.4	23 of 342	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	12 of 318	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	83.7	16 of 327	95.1%	★★★★★
2016	79.8	40 of 343	88.3%	★★★★☆
2015	72.1	70 of 349	79.9%	★★★★☆
2014	65.8	116 of 337	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.8	72 of 350	79.4%	★★★★☆
2012	71.7	67 of 349	80.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics92%+19 vs state

English Language Arts89%+13 vs state

Science87%+17 vs state

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Schools Near Maquoketa Valley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	145	9	15.9	27.6%	141 (97.2%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	86.3	11^th of 344 public middle schools	96.8%		79.7	37^th of 337 public middle schools	89.0%	26		86.0	87.3	93.5		93.0	87.3	95.7		87.0	$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	378	31	12.1	34.1%	352 (93.1%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	79.3	34^th of 344 public middle schools	90.1%		75.8	59^th of 337 public middle schools	82.5%	25	83.1	83.7	93.8	90.9	84.4	84.9	82.5	83.6	71.4	83.6	$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	305	22	13.8	34.4%	256 (83.9%)	12 (3.9%)	23 (7.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	65.8	112^th of 344 public middle schools	67.4%		66.9	107^th of 337 public middle schools	68.2%	5	80.0	82.7	78.2	90.7	75.7	70.7	76.9	90.4	75.7	76.0	$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) 663-9651	639	50	12.8	23.6%	575 (90.0%)	11 (1.7%)	39 (6.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	67.8	98^th of 344 public middle schools	71.5%		74.3	66^th of 337 public middle schools	80.4%	32		77.4	84.2	86.7		81.6	87.0	82.7		72.0	$11,457	$287	$11,171
North-Linn Middle School	Public	6-8	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52344	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 224-3291	111	8	13.8	23.4%	105 (94.6%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	69.4	83^rd of 344 public middle schools	75.9%		80.8	30^th of 337 public middle schools	91.1%	53		92.3	87.8	92.9		71.8	85.4	75.0		67.9	$12,950	$194	$12,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Maquoketa Valley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Maquoketa Valley Middle School?

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

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

How many students attend Maquoketa Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 145 students attended Maquoketa Valley Middle School.

Is Maquoketa Valley Middle School a good school?

Yes! Maquoketa Valley Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 344 Iowa middle schools.

What district is Maquoketa Valley Middle School in?

Maquoketa Valley Community School District

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