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Maquoketa Valley Senior High School

Public Grades 9-12

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 91% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is a public high school located in Delhi, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 211 students. The school is part of the Maquoketa Valley Community School District, which is ranked 9th out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maquoketa Valley Senior High School consistently performs well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) exams, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 84.5% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA and 84.5% proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the state averages of 74.7% and 68%, respectively. The school also maintains excellent graduation rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 88.3%. Additionally, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.6% to 23.4% in recent years, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School generally outperforms its peers on academic measures. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, Maquoketa Valley had 84.5% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 84.9% at Western Dubuque High School, 91.4% at North-Linn Senior High School, and 82.9% at Monticello High School. Additionally, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School spends more per student ($16,346) compared to nearby schools like Western Dubuque High School ($13,456) and North-Linn Senior High School ($13,474), and has a lower student-teacher ratio than many of the nearby schools.

206

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,346

Per pupil spending ?

32%

Free/discounted lunch ?

107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223

(563) 922-2091

District: Maquoketa Valley Community School District

Feeder schools for Maquoketa Valley Senior High School:

Elementary:	Delhi Elementary School
	Earlville Elementary School
	Johnston Elementary School
Middle:	Maquoketa Valley Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (84% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Iowa high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg84%

Iowa avg69%

29^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 9% (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	80.8	29 of 340	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	77.9	43 of 338	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	65 of 336	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	73 of 332	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	86.9	17 of 327	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	81.2	34 of 327	89.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	99 of 320	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.2	166 of 325	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	75.1	73 of 320	77.2%	★★★★☆
2015	77.3	54 of 324	83.3%	★★★★☆
2014	41.4	227 of 322	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	66.6	111 of 351	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.2	150 of 351	57.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts85%+12 vs state

Mathematics84%+17 vs state

Science81%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Maquoketa Valley Senior High 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 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 Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	107 South St	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-2091	206	18	11.2	32.0%	198 (96.1%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	80.8	29^th of 340 public high schools	91.5%		77.9	43^rd of 338 public high schools	87.3%	14				85.4	84.5	85.2				89.6	84.5	77.8		81.0	$16,346	$544	$15,802
West Delaware High School	Public	9-12	605 New St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	436	34	12.6	25.0%	401 (92.0%)	7 (1.6%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	80	32^nd of 340 public high schools	90.6%		74.2	66^th of 338 public high schools	80.5%	34				90.2	88.9	82.2				77.5	75.9	85.0		81.5	$14,778	$170	$14,608
Edgewood-Colesburg High School	Public	7-12	403 W Union	Edgewood	52042	Clayton County	Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 928-6412	206	20	10.1	33.5%	196 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	68.1	102^nd of 340 public high schools	70.0%		61	142^nd of 338 public high schools	58.0%	40		83.3	71.4	88.9	74.2	76.5		76.2	89.3	77.8	67.7	91.2	71.4	71.0	$14,269	$167	$14,102
Monticello High School	Public	9-12	850 East Oak Street	Monticello	52310	Jones County	Monticello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 465-3000	320	26	12.2	30.9%	286 (89.4%)	5 (1.6%)	16 (5.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	66.5	110^th of 340 public high schools	67.6%		36	252^nd of 338 public high schools	25.4%	142				86.7	82.9	59.8				82.7	80.0	65.9		85.7	$22,482	$310	$22,171
Cascade Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	505 Johnson St NW	Cascade	52033	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9640	392	33	11.9	23.2%	357 (91.1%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	70.7	82^nd of 340 public high schools	75.9%		81.9	24^th of 338 public high schools	92.9%	58	79.6	82.6	84.3	69.9	86.0	76.4	89.8	91.3	90.2	87.7	78.0	92.7	74.5	78.0	$17,184	$110	$17,075
Central City High School	Public	6-12	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 438-6182	200	20	9.9	37.0%	184 (92.0%)	6 (3.0%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	45.5	216^th of 340 public high schools	36.5%		29.7	269^th of 338 public high schools	20.4%	53	92.3	72.0	71.9	81.8	81.0	65.2	73.1	64.0	43.8	54.5	61.9	69.6	43.8	61.9	$15,375	$264	$15,111
North-Linn Senior High School	Public	9-12	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52344	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 224-3291	158	13	11.8	24.7%	151 (95.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	72.6	72^nd of 340 public high schools	78.8%		71.1	86^th of 338 public high schools	74.6%	14				97.4	91.4	78.0				86.8	82.9	61.0		65.7	$13,474	$183	$13,291
Western Dubuque High School	Public	9-12	302 5th Ave SW	Epworth	52045	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9642	927	58	16.0	19.0%	862 (93.0%)	11 (1.2%)	28 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.2%)	83.8	19^th of 340 public high schools	94.4%		81	29^th of 338 public high schools	91.4%	10				87.6	84.9	86.2				82.2	85.7	87.1		85.3	$13,456	$147	$13,310

Frequently Asked Questions about Maquoketa Valley Senior High School

Is Maquoketa Valley Senior High School a good school?

Yes. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School ranks in the top 8.5% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?

Students at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 206 students attended Maquoketa Valley Senior High School.

What district is Maquoketa Valley Senior High School in?

Maquoketa Valley Community School District

What schools feed into Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?

Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Delhi Elementary School
Elementary : Earlville Elementary School
Elementary : Johnston Elementary School
Middle : Maquoketa Valley Middle School

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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