East Dubuque JR High

East Dubuque Jr High serves 87 seventh and eighth graders as a regular public school in East Dubuque, Illinois. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional on this platform — and ranks fifth among 684 middle schools in Illinois. For a school with fewer than 100 students, that position is striking: it places East Dubuque Jr High among the most accomplished middle schools in the entire state.

Academic performance scores 9.4 out of 10. Growth hits a perfect 10.0, meaning students here advance faster each year than at virtually any comparable school in Illinois. Those two scores together explain how East Dubuque Jr High outperforms 98% of Illinois public schools — a result that holds regardless of enrollment size or district resources.

The student-teacher ratio is 12.4 to 1 across both grade levels. With only 87 students enrolled, class sizes stay small and instruction stays direct. For families in East Dubuque comparing middle school options, this school stands as the clear local leader and one of the strongest academic performers anywhere in Illinois.

With an enrollment of 87 students, East Dubuque JR High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, East Dubuque JR High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.