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Public middle school · East Dubuque USD 119 · East Dubuque, Illinois

East Dubuque JR High

East Dubuque JR High rates 8.7, right at the middle of East Dubuque USD 119's middle schools, whose rated median is 8.7.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.7this school

8.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Dubuque USD 119 median is 8.7.

#270 of 3,814 schools in Illinois · East Dubuque USD 119: 1 middle schools rated, median 8.7

The brief

An East Dubuque USD 119 middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 270 of 3,814 schools in Illinois and 2 of 3 in East Dubuque USD 119.

East Dubuque JR High is listed in East Dubuque USD 119, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math53%17 points above the Illinois average of 36%2025 IAR
Reading74%19 points above the Illinois average of 55%2025 IAR
In 2025, 53% of students were proficient in math and 74% in reading, against Illinois averages of 36% and 55%.2025 IAR; 43 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.9
40% of the rating
Academics
8.6
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.4
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

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 IAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 IAR. 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 IAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 IAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
East Dubuque JR High and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
4
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
14
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than East Dubuque JR High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #270 of 3,814 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 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

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 facts

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
87
Student-teacher ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jo Daviess County
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$14,810
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 61025)
4,331
Area median age
53.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.