Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

Summary:

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is a public middle school in Dubuque, Iowa, serving 1,093 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently outperforms the Dubuque Community School District and the state of Iowa in academic proficiency, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages.

Compared to the nearby Thomas Jefferson Middle School and George Washington Middle School, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has a higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a higher student-teacher ratio.

While Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has declined from 72 in 2018-2019 to 148 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its relative position compared to other high-performing middle schools in Iowa. The significant differences in academic performance and socioeconomic indicators between Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School and the other two Dubuque middle schools may raise concerns about equity and access to quality education within the Dubuque Community School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2001 Radford Rd
       Dubuque, IA  52002


(563) 552-5000

District: Dubuque Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,763 Help


Students who attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dubuque Senior High School

Feeder schools for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School:

Elementary:    Carver Elementary School
    Eisenhower Elementary School
    Hoover Elementary School
    John Kennedy Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,063

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
African American:
4.9%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Dubuque Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Dubuque Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), African American (4.9%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dubuque Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is 13.9, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Dubuque Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School employs 76 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is $12,763, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Dubuque Community School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School 148th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dubuque Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dubuque Community School District 247th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 66.77 102nd 349 70.8%
2013 62.92 117th 350 66.6%
2014 51.26 184th 337 45.4%
2015 59.58 149th 349 57.3%
2016 65.69 105th 343 69.4%
2017 62.40 121st 327 63.0%
2018 58.71 138th 318 56.6%
2019 71.37 72nd 342 78.9%
2021 63.78 113th 324 65.1%
2022 64.97 108th 337 68.0%
2023 62.74 126th 334 62.3%
2024 59.92 148th 337 56.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 1054 27 14 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1106
2007 1059 51 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1143
2008 1104 22 22 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1161
2009 1047 18 23 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1112
2010 1024 20 28 19 1 0 9 0 1101
2011 1063 21 26 24 2 3 18 0 1157
2012 1024 20 24 24 0 1 30 0 1123
2013 1028 19 23 25 0 2 34 0 1131
2014 994 16 29 29 0 2 34 0 1104
2015 1020 29 26 39 0 3 34 0 1151
2016 1010 32 26 43 1 3 39 0 1154
2017 991 28 19 51 0 5 33 0 1127
2018 957 31 16 48 1 3 39 0 1095
2019 983 32 19 46 2 18 45 0 1145
2020 998 31 16 50 3 22 42 0 1162
2021 1013 35 15 57 1 19 51 0 1191
2022 954 40 14 47 1 17 50 0 1123
2023 905 51 18 52 2 14 50 1 1093
2024 879 52 24 44 3 13 47 1 1063

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1106 76.9 14.4 21.6
2007 1143 77.4 14.8 21.4
2008 1161 83.0 14.0 21.3
2009 1112 74.3 15.0 20.8
2010 1101 77.2 14.2 22.1
2011 1157 70.0 16.5 22.3
2012 1123 69.9 16.0 23.3
2013 1131 71.4 15.8 22.3
2014 1104 74.1 14.8 23.3
2015 1151 76.0 15.1 21.6
2016 1154 76.0 15.1 23.4
2017 1127 73.8 15.2 23.5
2018 1095 73.3 14.9 23.9
2019 1145 75.7 15.1 30.7
2020 1162 77.7 14.9 26.9
2021 1191 76.8 15.5 28
2022 1123 76.1 14.7 28.4
2023 1093 78.1 13.9 31
2024 1063 76.0 13.9 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1106 76.9 14.4 21.6
2007 1143 77.4 14.8 21.4
2008 1161 83.0 14.0 21.3
2009 1112 74.3 15.0 20.8
2010 1101 77.2 14.2 22.1
2011 1157 70.0 16.5 22.3
2012 1123 69.9 16.0 23.3
2013 1131 71.4 15.8 22.3
2014 1104 74.1 14.8 23.3
2015 1151 76.0 15.1 21.6
2016 1154 76.0 15.1 23.4
2017 1127 73.8 15.2 23.5
2018 1095 73.3 14.9 23.9
2019 1145 75.7 15.1 30.7
2020 1162 77.7 14.9 26.9
2021 1191 76.8 15.5 28
2022 1123 76.1 14.7 28.4
2023 1093 78.1 13.9 31
2024 1063 76.0 13.9 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $322 (2.5%) $12,441 (97.5%) $12,763

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 72nd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 126th of 334 Middle schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School)75.676.2
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dubuque Community School District)66.165.4
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School)78.878
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dubuque Community School District)68.868.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School)80.976
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dubuque Community School District)68.463
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School)78.475.2
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dubuque Community School District)69.165.5
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School)76.477.8
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dubuque Community School District)64.972.7
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School)78.176.2
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dubuque Community School District)71.770
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11451093
 4.5%
African American3251
 59.4%
American Indian22
Asian1918
 5.3%
Hispanic4652
 13%
Pacific Islander1814
 22.2%
White983905
 7.9%
Two or More Races4550
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%31%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

Students who attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School usually go on to attend Dubuque Senior High School

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School ranks 148th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,063 students attended Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School.

Students at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School are 83% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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