- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Maquoketa Valley Middle School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 191854000725 · Delhi, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 18.1:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Maquoketa Valley Senior High School (206 students)
Maquoketa Valley Middle School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Maquoketa Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maquoketa Vall
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
206 students
- Delhi Elementa
Delhi Elementary School
166 students
- This school
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
145 students
- Johnston Eleme
Johnston Elementary School
94 students
- Earlville Elem
Earlville Elementary School
91 students
What this shows Maquoketa Valley Middle School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maquoketa Valley Middle School compares
Maquoketa Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Maquoketa Valley Comm School District reports $12,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.