Earlham Middle School vs Maquoketa Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 253 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlham Middle School
Earlham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
142 students
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Delhi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
145 students
| Measure | Earlham Middle School Earlham, Iowa | Maquoketa Valley Middle School Delhi, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 239 | #30 of 239 |
| National rank | #717 of 15,369 | #613 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 142 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Earlham | Delhi |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 85.3).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Earlham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 27.6%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.3).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 142.
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 Earlham Middle School better than Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks higher (86.3 vs 85.3 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 Earlham Middle School and Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Earlham and Delhi in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earlham Middle School: 142. Maquoketa Valley Middle School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earlham Middle School and Maquoketa Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Earlham Middle School is 38th of 239 and Maquoketa Valley Middle School is 30th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).