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Maquoketa Valley Senior High School vs. West Delaware High School

Should you attend Maquoketa Valley Senior High School or West Delaware High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
West Delaware High School
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Maquoketa Valley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

West Delaware High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, West Delaware High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
211 students
466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Delaware High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Delaware High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Delaware High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Delaware High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Delaware County Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#375 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#596 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Delaware High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)
65%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Delaware High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Delaware County Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
76%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Delaware High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Delaware County Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Delaware High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Delaware County Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in IA)
≥95%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Maquoketa Valley Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Delaware High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Delaware County Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Maquoketa Valley Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Delaware High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
60
120
Grade 10 Students
55
115
Grade 11 Students
44
115
Grade 12 Students
52
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Delaware County Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Delaware County Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Delaware County Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Delaware County Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
96%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Delaware County Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Delaware High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Delaware County Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Delaware High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Delaware County Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Delaware High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Delaware County Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Delaware High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Delaware County Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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