Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School serves 1,123 students in grades 6-8.
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School's student population of 1,123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#327 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
4%
7%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School's ranking?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is ranked #327 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School often compared to?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Middle School, George Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
1,123 students attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School offer ?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School part of?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.
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