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Briggs Elementary School

400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 198 students in grades 3-5, Briggs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Briggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Briggs Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Briggs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briggs Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1157 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Briggs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Briggs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Briggs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briggs Elementary School's ranking?
Briggs Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Briggs Elementary School?
198 students attend Briggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Briggs Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briggs Elementary School?
Briggs Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briggs Elementary School offer ?
Briggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Briggs Elementary School part of?
Briggs Elementary School is part of Maquoketa Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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