Serving 147 students in grades 6-8, Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maquoketa Valley Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School is ranked #115 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
147 students attend Maquoketa Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Maquoketa Valley Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maquoketa Valley Middle School offer ?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maquoketa Valley Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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