For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 519 students in Delaware County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, IA are Maquoketa Valley Middle School and West Delaware Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
West Delaware Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 5-8
| 372 students
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, IA include Maquoketa Valley Middle School and West Delaware Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Delaware County?
2 public middle schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Delaware County include: West Delaware Middle School vs. Maquoketa Valley Middle School
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