Maquoketa Community School District

The Maquoketa Community School District in Iowa consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Cardinal Elementary and Briggs Elementary), 1 middle school (Maquoketa Middle School), and 1 high school (Maquoketa Community High School). The data indicates that the district as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores, school rankings, and ratings.

None of the schools in the district stand out as clear high performers. All schools have test scores that are consistently below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 52.9% of 10th graders at Maquoketa Community High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Additionally, all schools in the district are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state, with Maquoketa Community High School and Briggs Elementary School ranked in the bottom 10%.

The district faces challenges related to equity, with high free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 47.59% at Maquoketa Community High School to 60.61% at Briggs Elementary School. Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,315 at Maquoketa Middle School to $15,941 at Maquoketa Community High School, the district is still struggling to achieve better outcomes. This suggests that the root causes of the district's challenges may be more complex and require a deeper examination of resource allocation and other systemic factors.