Cardinal Junior High vs Maquoketa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Junior High
Eldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
Maquoketa Middle School
Maquoketa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Cardinal Junior High Eldon, Iowa | Maquoketa Middle School Maquoketa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 239 | #163 of 239 |
| National rank | #6555 of 15,369 | #3107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| city | Eldon | Maquoketa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maquoketa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 55.0).
- •Maquoketa Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Maquoketa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Maquoketa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 60.8%).
- •Maquoketa Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.5).
- •Maquoketa Middle School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 314.
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 Junior High better than Maquoketa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maquoketa Middle School ranks higher (71.1 vs 55.0 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 Junior High and Maquoketa Middle School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Eldon and Maquoketa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Junior High: 314. Maquoketa Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Junior High and Maquoketa Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Junior High is 217th of 239 and Maquoketa Middle School is 163rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).