Maquoketa Valley Middle School vs Nodaway Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Delhi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
145 students
Nodaway Valley Middle School
Fontanelle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
144 students
| Measure | Maquoketa Valley Middle School Delhi, Iowa | Nodaway Valley Middle School Fontanelle, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 239 | #147 of 239 |
| National rank | #613 of 15,369 | #2543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 145 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Delhi | Fontanelle |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 74.0).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •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 50%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.0).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 144.
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 Maquoketa Valley Middle School better than Nodaway Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maquoketa Valley Middle School ranks higher (86.3 vs 74.0 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 Maquoketa Valley Middle School and Nodaway Valley Middle School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Delhi and Fontanelle in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School: 145. Nodaway Valley Middle School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maquoketa Valley Middle School and Nodaway Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School is 30th of 239 and Nodaway Valley Middle School is 147th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).