- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
George Washington Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 190948000620 · Dubuque, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 11:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
George Washington Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
George Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- This school 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- Carver Element 499
Carver Elementary School
499 students
What this shows George Washington Middle School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Middle School compares
George Washington Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,490
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~584 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.