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Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

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Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School ranks 157 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

157^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is a public middle school in Dubuque, Iowa, serving 1,063 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dubuque Community School District, which is ranked 262 out of 313 districts in the state.

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School consistently outperforms the Dubuque Community School District and the state of Iowa in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district average, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 30%) than some nearby schools, such as Thomas Jefferson Middle School (nearly 60%).

While Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School's academic performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 72nd out of 342 Iowa middle schools in 2018-2019 to 157th out of 344 in 2024-2025. This could indicate that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate. When compared to the nearby middle schools in the Dubuque Community School District, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, with significantly higher proficiency rates across all subject areas. However, the higher free and reduced-price lunch rates at some of the nearby schools, such as Thomas Jefferson Middle School, may indicate the presence of socioeconomic disparities within the district, which could be an area for further investigation.

1,081

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,763

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2001 Radford Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002

(563) 552-5000

District: Dubuque Community School District

Students who attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dubuque Senior High School

Feeder schools for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School:

Elementary:	Carver Elementary School
	Eisenhower Elementary School
	Hoover Elementary School
	John Kennedy Elementary School
	More...
	Table Mound Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Two or more races:

5.2%

African American:

4.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 57th percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (54th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg69%

Iowa avg74%

157^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Dubuque Community School District

262^nd of 313Dubuque Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	157 of 344	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	148 of 337	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.7	126 of 334	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.0	108 of 337	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.8	113 of 324	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.4	72 of 342	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	58.7	138 of 318	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.4	121 of 327	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.7	105 of 343	69.4%	★★★★☆
2015	59.6	149 of 349	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.3	184 of 337	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.9	117 of 350	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.8	102 of 349	70.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science80%+10 vs state

English Language Arts79%+3 vs state

Mathematics76%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School	Public	6-8	2001 Radford Rd	Dubuque	52002	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-5000	1,081	75	14.3	33.3%	877 (81.1%)	52 (4.8%)	44 (4.1%)	27 (2.5%)	3 (0.3%)	22 (2.0%)	56 (5.2%)	57.2	157^th of 344 public middle schools	54.4%		59.9	148^th of 337 public middle schools	56.1%	9	76.7	77.6	81.5	74.6	73.5	78.7	80.4	$12,763	$322	$12,441
George Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	51 N Grandview Ave	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-4800	584	50	11.7	53.4%	388 (66.4%)	84 (14.4%)	42 (7.2%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	47 (8.0%)	26.5	282^nd of 344 public middle schools	18.0%		25.2	283^rd of 337 public middle schools	16.0%	1	62.1	67.2	65.8	65.8	64.4	70.1	69.6	$14,915	$508	$14,407
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	1105 Althauser Ave	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-4700	402	44	9.1	67.4%	239 (59.5%)	74 (18.4%)	19 (4.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.7%)	33 (8.2%)	3.8	328^th of 344 public middle schools	4.7%		2.8	328^th of 337 public middle schools	2.7%		53.0	46.7	62.3	41.0	44.3	56.5	46.4	$15,467	$499	$14,968
Drexler Middle School	Public	6-8	405 3rd Ave NE	Farley	52046	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9651	639	50	12.8	23.6%	575 (90.0%)	11 (1.7%)	39 (6.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	67.8	98^th of 344 public middle schools	71.5%		74.3	66^th of 337 public middle schools	80.4%	32	77.4	84.2	86.7	81.6	87.0	82.7	72.0	$11,457	$287	$11,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

Is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School a good school?

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School ranks 157^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School in?

Dubuque Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?

Students at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School are 81% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,081 students attended Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School attend?

Students who attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School usually go on to attend Dubuque Senior High School

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