Cardinal Elementary School vs Maquoketa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary School
Maquoketa · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
260 students
Maquoketa Middle School
Maquoketa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary School Maquoketa, Iowa | Maquoketa Middle School Maquoketa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #547 of 654 | #163 of 239 |
| National rank | #18250 of 50,301 | #3107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Maquoketa | Maquoketa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maquoketa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 59.9).
- •Maquoketa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 60.8%).
- •Cardinal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Maquoketa Middle School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Elementary School better than Maquoketa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maquoketa Middle School ranks higher (71.1 vs 59.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardinal Elementary School and Maquoketa Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Maquoketa and Maquoketa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary School: 260. Maquoketa Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary School and Maquoketa Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Elementary School is 547th of 654 and Maquoketa Middle School is 163rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).