For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,280 students in Maquoketa Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Maquoketa Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,280 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maquoketa Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#310 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
84%
71%
% Hawaiian
5%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,621 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,859 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,621
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,859
$16,042
Best Maquoketa Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Community High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Maquoketa Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Gr: 3-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maquoketa Comm School District?
Maquoketa Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,280 students.
What is the rank of Maquoketa Comm School District?
Maquoketa Comm School District is ranked #308 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Maquoketa Comm School District?
84% of Maquoketa Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maquoketa Comm School District?
Maquoketa Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Maquoketa Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,859 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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