For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,235 students in 52001, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52001, IA are George Washington Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 52001 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52001, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52001, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Grandview Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Althauser Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4700
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Chaney Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 52001, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52001, IA include George Washington Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 52001?
3 public middle schools are located in 52001.
What is the racial composition of students in 52001?
52001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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