Very Good
#426 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 33% in state
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Middle School · Dubuque Comm School District · Dubuque, IA
A Dubuque Comm School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2001 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
- Math 76% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,846/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dubuque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,060
Median home value
$273,400
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-state Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| George Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dubuque Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #3 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is listed in Dubuque Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is a public middle school in Dubuque, IA, part of Dubuque Comm School District, serving approximately 1,063 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
What grades does Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School serve?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,063 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School rank in IA?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School ranks #426 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School a charter school?
No, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
30.8% of students at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dubuque County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (563) 552-5000
- Area population (ZIP 52002)
- 17,931
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52002; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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