- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maquoketa, IA
Maquoketa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maquoketa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191851001063
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maquoketa Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Maquoketa · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Maquoketa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maquoketa Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maquoketa, IA.
School address
District: Maquoketa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191851001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Maquoketa Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 191851001063 · Maquoketa, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 12.1:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Maquoketa Community High School (477 students)
Maquoketa Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Maquoketa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maquoketa Comm
Maquoketa Community High School
477 students
- This school
Maquoketa Middle School
315 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary School
260 students
- Briggs Element
Briggs Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Maquoketa Middle School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maquoketa Middle School compares
Maquoketa Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Maquoketa Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maquoketa Comm School District reports $13,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maquoketa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briggs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maquoketa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maquoketa Middle School
How many students attend Maquoketa Middle School?
Maquoketa Middle School has 315 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maquoketa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maquoketa Middle School?
47.3% of students at Maquoketa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maquoketa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maquoketa Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Maquoketa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maquoketa Middle School?
Maquoketa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maquoketa Middle School rank among public schools in Maquoketa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maquoketa Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maquoketa, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Maquoketa Comm School District?
Besides Maquoketa Middle School, Maquoketa Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Community High School (477 students), Cardinal Elementary School (260 students), and Briggs Elementary School (207 students). See the Maquoketa Comm School District district page for the complete list.