Enrollment
145
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delhi, IA
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maquoketa Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191854000725
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maquoketa Valley Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Maquoketa Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Delhi, IA.
School address
District: Maquoketa Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191854000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maquoketa Valley Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Maquoketa Valley Middle School is a small middle school in Delhi, Iowa, enrolling 145 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Iowa schools and 22% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Valley Senior High School (206 students) and Delhi Elementary School (166 students) alongside Maquoketa Valley 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 Valley Middle School compares
Maquoketa Valley 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 97.2%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Maquoketa Valley 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 Valley Comm School District, which includes Maquoketa Valley Middle School.
$12,398
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 43.8%
Federal 12.3%
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 Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delhi Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earlville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maquoketa Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Maquoketa Valley Middle School
How many students attend Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delhi, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Valley Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
23.3% of students at Maquoketa Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maquoketa Valley Middle School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Delhi, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maquoketa Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Delhi, 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 Delhi on the city page.
Is Maquoketa Valley Middle School a good school?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Valley Comm School District?
Besides Maquoketa Valley Middle School, Maquoketa Valley Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Valley Senior High School (206 students), Delhi Elementary School (166 students), and Johnston Elementary School (94 students). See the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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