Very Good
#368 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 29% in state
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
High School · Maquoketa Valley Comm School District · Delhi, IA
A Maquoketa Valley Comm School District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 186 107 South St, Delhi, IA 52223
- Math 84% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maquoketa Valley Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,026
Median home value
$195,200
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is listed in Maquoketa Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is a public high school in Delhi, IA, part of Maquoketa Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 211 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
What grades does Maquoketa Valley Senior High School serve?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maquoketa Valley Senior High School rank in IA?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School ranks #368 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Maquoketa Valley Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maquoketa Valley Senior High School a charter school?
No, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maquoketa Valley Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?
26.1% of students at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (563) 922-2091
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 52223)
- 1,170
- Area median age
- 58.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52223; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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