Excellent
#243 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 6% in state
East Dubuque JR High
Middle School · East Dubuque USD 119 · East Dubuque, IL
An East Dubuque USD 119 middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Parklane Dr, East Dubuque, IL 61025
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Dubuque JR High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Dubuque JR High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average278/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,177
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| George Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Dubuque USD 119
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Dubuque JR High is listed in East Dubuque USD 119; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Dubuque JR High
East Dubuque JR High is a public middle school in East Dubuque, IL, part of East Dubuque USD 119, serving approximately 87 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Dubuque JR High
What grades does East Dubuque JR High serve?
East Dubuque JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend East Dubuque JR High?
East Dubuque JR High has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Dubuque JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Dubuque JR High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Dubuque JR High rank in IL?
East Dubuque JR High ranks #243 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is East Dubuque JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
East Dubuque JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 East Dubuque JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Dubuque JR High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is East Dubuque JR High a charter school?
No, East Dubuque JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Dubuque JR High a Title I school?
No, East Dubuque JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Dubuque JR High?
31.0% of students at East Dubuque JR High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jo Daviess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (815) 747-3188
- Area population (ZIP 61025)
- 4,331
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 61025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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