Enrollment
584
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dubuque, IA
George Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190948000620
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948000620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Middle School
George Washington Middle School is a large middle school in Dubuque, Iowa, enrolling 584 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, George Washington Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Iowa schools and 26% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 584 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Dubuque's middle schools, it stands alongside Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students): George Washington Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13.9:1).
Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students) and Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students) alongside George Washington Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Middle School compares
George Washington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▲ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Iowa - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, George Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dubuque Comm School District, which includes George Washington Middle School.
$13,854
Per student
+8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Dubuque
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~584 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Middle School
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dubuque, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School is 11:1, which is 26% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Middle School?
44.9% of students at George Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Middle School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Middle School rank among middle schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Dubuque, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dubuque on the city page.
Is George Washington Middle School a good school?
George Washington Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides George Washington Middle School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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