Summary:
The 52046 zip code area is home to two schools - Drexler Middle School and Farley Elementary School, both part of the Western Dubuque Community School District. While Drexler Middle School stands out as a top-performing school, Farley Elementary has more mixed results.
Drexler Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Iowa middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly outpace state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 70-86% of 6th-8th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA, Math, and Science. In contrast, Farley Elementary has more average performance, ranking in the middle 50% of Iowa elementary schools, though it does have some strong test scores, particularly in 4th and 5th grade Math and ELA.
Both schools face challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, around 21.6%, compared to the state average. Interestingly, Farley Elementary spends more per student ($13,620) than Drexler Middle School ($11,457), despite the middle school's stronger academic outcomes, suggesting that simply spending more does not necessarily translate to better results.
Thank you for your feedback!