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#86 of 157 private schools in IA
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Middle School · Dubuque, IA
A private middle school in Dubuque, IA serving grades 6th – 8th.
2005 KANE ST, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Math 88% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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Where Mazzuchelli Catholic 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,846/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,882
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| George Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Tri-state Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 156 | 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.
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School is listed in Dubuque, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School is a private middle school in Dubuque, IA, serving approximately 341 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
What grades does Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School serve?
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School?
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School rank in IA?
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School ranks #86 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School has 88% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School a private school?
Yes, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School a religious school?
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dubuque County
- Phone
- (563) 582-1198
- Area population (ZIP 52001)
- 43,064
- Area average commute
- 14.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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.
- 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 52001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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