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East Dubuque Junior High

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East Dubuque Junior High ranks 220 th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

220^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,368 Illinois Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Illinois middle schools

Summary

East Dubuque Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in East Dubuque, Illinois, with an enrollment of 87 students. The school is part of the East Dubuque Unified School District 119, which is ranked 183 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Dubuque Junior High consistently ranks among the top 20% of Illinois middle schools in academic performance, with students outperforming the state average on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also excels in science, with 55.3% of 8th graders proficient or better on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 45.4%. Additionally, the school has particularly strong performance among specific student subgroups, including male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby Scales Mound Junior High School, which is part of the Scales Mound CUSD 211 district, East Dubuque Junior High consistently outperforms in academic assessments and has a higher level of per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting a greater investment in resources and support for students. These differences in key metrics suggest that East Dubuque Junior High may have more effective instructional practices and targeted interventions that contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,477

Per pupil spending ?

42.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025-9597

(815) 747-3188

District: East Dubuque Unified School District 119

Students who attend East Dubuque Junior High usually attend:

High:

East Dubuque High School

Feeder schools for East Dubuque Junior High:

Elementary:

East Dubuque Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Two or more races:

11.9%

African American:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2014 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (61% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Illinois middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg62%

Illinois avg46%

220^th of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 34 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

183^rd of 811East Dubuque Unified School District 119 among Illinois 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	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	82.2	220 of 1368	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	90.3	114 of 1363	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.1	131 of 1367	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	76.8	259 of 1369	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	86.3	128 of 1241	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	54.9	549 of 1356	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.2	556 of 1293	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.4	580 of 1293	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.3	642 of 1294	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.0	382 of 1322	71.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	74.5	278 of 1248	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	175 of 1251	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	90.4	91 of 1275	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	77.6	239 of 1286	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	131 of 1017	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	53.4	541 of 1276	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.9	428 of 1226	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	85 of 1229	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	35 of 1219	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	46 of 1234	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	70.0	234 of 1221	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	82 of 1019	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	34.6	818 of 1217	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.6	717 of 1161	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	83.5	174 of 1271	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	92.4	76 of 1264	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	83.9	166 of 1292	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.8	252 of 1286	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	85.4	101 of 1048	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	54.3	523 of 1296	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.4	572 of 1223	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	73.8	80 of 781	89.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	67.1	250 of 884	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.6	137 of 875	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	157 of 895	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	65.5	260 of 898	71.0%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	147 of 813	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	36.6	586 of 905	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	588 of 889	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2022)90th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

Female (2025)78th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)72nd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+21 vs state

Science55%+10 vs state

Mathematics53%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Dubuque Junior High	Public	7-8	200 Parklane Dr	East Dubuque	61025	Jo Daviess County	East Dubuque Unified School District 119	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 747-3188	84	7	12.0	42.9%	69 (82.1%)	4 (4.8%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.9%)	82.2	220^th of 1368 public middle schools	83.9%		90.3	114^th of 1363 public middle schools	91.6%	106	55.3		69.8	78.9	74.1		62.8	42.1	53.1									$14,477	$546	$13,931
Scales Mound Junior High School	Public	6-8	210 Main St	Scales Mound	61075	Jo Daviess County	Scales Mound CUSD 211	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 845-2215	52	5	9.9	21.2%	48 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	63.1	449^th of 1368 public middle schools	67.2%		59.7	452^nd of 1363 public middle schools	66.8%	3	50.0	84.6	28.6	65.4	60.4	46.2	28.6	38.5	37.7	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	$23,549	$384	$23,165

Frequently Asked Questions about East Dubuque Junior High

What is the racial makeup of East Dubuque Junior High?

Students at East Dubuque Junior High are 82% White, 12% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend East Dubuque Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 84 students attended East Dubuque Junior High.

What high school do graduates of East Dubuque Junior High attend?

Students who attend East Dubuque Junior High usually go on to attend East Dubuque High School

Is East Dubuque Junior High a good school?

East Dubuque Junior High ranks 220^th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is East Dubuque Junior High in?

East Dubuque Unified School District 119

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