Enrollment
315
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maquoketa Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maquoketa Middle School
Maquoketa Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Maquoketa, Iowa, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Maquoketa Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Community High School (477 students) and Cardinal Elementary School (260 students) alongside Maquoketa Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maquoketa Middle School compares
Maquoketa Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,517
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maquoketa Comm School District, which includes Maquoketa Middle School.
$13,517
Per student
+5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 52.5%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Maquoketa on the city page.
Is Maquoketa Middle School a good school?
Maquoketa Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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