Maquoketa Middle School

Maquoketa Comm School District
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
315 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Maquoketa Middle School, located in the heart of Maquoketa, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Maquoketa Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development, the school provides a supportive environment tailored to the unique transitional needs of students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to build foundational skills while encouraging students to explore new interests, prepare for high school, and engage with their local community.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social programs, Maquoketa Middle School aims to cultivate character, leadership, and a sense of belonging among its student body. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be responsible, informed, and active citizens within the broader Iowa community.
315
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    271 (86.0 %)
  • Black
    14 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (2.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Maquoketa Comm School District
Phone: (563)652-4956
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 148
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 96
Grade 7 115
Grade 8 104
Gender Ratio