Lake Mills Middle School vs Maquoketa Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Mills Middle School
Lake Mills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
146 students
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Delhi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
145 students
| Measure | Lake Mills Middle School Lake Mills, Iowa | Maquoketa Valley Middle School Delhi, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #141 of 239 | #30 of 239 |
| National rank | #2392 of 15,369 | #613 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 146 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 29.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Lake Mills | Delhi |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 74.8).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 39%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 29.2).
- •Lake Mills Middle School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 145.
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 Lake Mills Middle School better than Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks higher (86.3 vs 74.8 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 Lake Mills Middle School and Maquoketa Valley Middle School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Lake Mills and Delhi in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Mills Middle School: 146. Maquoketa Valley Middle School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Mills Middle School and Maquoketa Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Lake Mills Middle School is 141st of 239 and Maquoketa Valley Middle School is 30th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).