East Dubuque Unified School District 119

The East Dubuque Unified School District 119 in Illinois operates three schools: East Dubuque Elementary School, East Dubuque High School, and East Dubuque Junior High. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is located in the city of East Dubuque.

Among the district's schools, East Dubuque Elementary School and East Dubuque Junior High stand out as top performers. Both schools consistently rank in the top 30% and 20% of Illinois elementary and middle schools, respectively, and outperform the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, East Dubuque High School has more mixed test scores, with some areas exceeding the state average and others underperforming.

Across the district, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.8 to 11.9, and high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. The district also shows a significant difference in spending per student, with the high school spending nearly twice as much as the elementary school. Addressing these resource allocation and equity issues may be key to maintaining and enhancing the district's academic success, particularly at the high school level.