Maquoketa Valley Middle School vs West Delaware Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 13 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
West Delaware Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
378 students
| Measure | Maquoketa Valley Middle School Delhi, Iowa | West Delaware Middle School Manchester, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #30 of 239 | #33 of 239 |
| National rank | #613 of 15,369 | #644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 145 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| city | Delhi | Manchester |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.3 vs 86.0).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 76%).
- •Maquoketa Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 34.1%).
- •West Delaware Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.1).
- •West Delaware Middle School is the larger school with 378 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 Maquoketa Valley Middle School better than West Delaware Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maquoketa Valley Middle School and West Delaware Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Delhi and Manchester in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School: 145. West Delaware Middle School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maquoketa Valley Middle School and West Delaware Middle School rank in Iowa?
Maquoketa Valley Middle School is 30th of 239 and West Delaware Middle School is 33rd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).