Best High Schools in Dubuque County, IA

Dubuque County, IA has 10 high schools with 6,998 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dubuque County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dubuque County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cascade Junior-senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students

2. Western Dubuque High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students

3. Dubuque Senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students

4. Monticello High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students

5. Hempstead High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students

6. Maquoketa Community High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students

7. Dubuque Online School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dubuque County, IA

Dubuque County, IA has 6 middle schools with 3,445 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dubuque County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dubuque County exceed expectations.

1. Drexler Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students

2. Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1093 Students

3. Monticello Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students

4. George Washington Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students

5. Maquoketa Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students

6. Thomas Jefferson Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dubuque County, IA

Dubuque County, IA has 28 elementary schools with 8,756 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dubuque County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dubuque County exceed expectations.

1. Cascade Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

2. Peosta Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

3. Epworth Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students

4. Carver Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students

5. John Kennedy Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students

6. Eisenhower Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students

7. Dyersville Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students

8. Farley Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students

9. Sageville Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students

10. Bryant Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dubuque County, IA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dubuque County, IA has a total population of 99,266 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dubuque County, IA

19,199

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dubuque County, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dubuque County, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dubuque County, IA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

990 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dubuque County, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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