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Dubuque Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
17
Schools
9,816
Students
$16,741
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
41.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
88.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Dubuque Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 9,816 students across 17 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,741 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School06–081,093
George Washington Middle School06–08624
Thomas Jefferson Middle School06–08459
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dubuque Senior High School09–121,435
Hempstead High School09–121,584
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,741+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
35%
State
50.4%
Local (property tax)
35.2%
Federal
14.4%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (35%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
9,816
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.5%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,741 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Dubuque Comm School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 9,816 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dubuque Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 88.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dubuque Comm School District spend per student?
Dubuque Comm School District spends $16,741 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dubuque Comm School District?
41% of students in Dubuque Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dubuque Comm School District?
No, Dubuque Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dubuque Comm School District serve?
Dubuque Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dubuque Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dubuque Comm School District is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.