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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

1105 Althauser Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001Dubuque Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
459
Students
Total enrolled
$16,741
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 17% vs nat'l
8.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 43% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 459 students in grades 06–08 in Dubuque, Iowa.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,741 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Dubuque, Iowa, serving grades 06–08 with 459 students. The district invests $16,741 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Thomas Jefferson Middle School

459
Total Students
8.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution229 male · 230 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 280 students
Student Composition
66%
15%
Asian1%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black15%
Multiracial7%
Pacific Islander7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 190948000612

Academic Outcomes at Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 52001

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,741Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,741
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,366
Student Support$3,181
Administration$2,009
Operations$2,511
Other$1,674
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,741 spent per student, an estimated $7,416 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
35%
State government
50.4%
Local (property tax)
35.2%
Federal programs
14.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,741/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolJohn Kennedy Elementary SchoolCarver Elementary SchoolIrving Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle SchoolGeorge Washington Middle School
↓
High School
Hempstead High SchoolDubuque Senior High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDubuque County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDubuque Comm School District →
Phone: (563)552-4700
NCES ID: 190948000612
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dubuque seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Dubuque Comm School District
High
Hempstead High School
1,584 students · 09–12
● 55 opp38% FRL
High
Dubuque Senior High School
1,435 students · 09–12
● 58 opp36% FRL
Mid
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,093 students · 06–08
● 55 opp31% FRL
Mid
George Washington Middle School
624 students · 06–08
● 58 opp50% FRL
Elem
Eisenhower Elementary School
566 students · PK–05
● 58 opp34% FRL
Elem
John Kennedy Elementary School
541 students · PK–05
● 55 opp27% FRL
Elem
Carver Elementary School
535 students · PK–05
● 55 opp31% FRL
Elem
Irving Elementary School
418 students · PK–05
● 58 opp43% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1105 Althauser Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.