Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Western Dubuque Comm School District (2026) - Cascade, IA
Public School Review - Established 2003

Western Dubuque Comm School District

310 4th Street Sw
Farley, IA 52046-9513
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (563) 663-9461
www.wdbqschools.org

Top Rankings

Western Dubuque Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,643 students in Western Dubuque Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Western Dubuque Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
3,643 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
Pre-K17970
Kind285108
1235102
2244104
3237108
4259107
5246109
6271108
7235109
8282107
9343114
10287116
11274117
12266117
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Western Dubuque Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IA)
#56 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School District
2023#56
2022#57
2021#22
2019#40
2018#20
2017#76
2016#85
2015#79
2014#40
2013#96
2012#61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

81%
68%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
202381%68%
202279%64%
202181%64%
201983%69%
201888%76%
201788%77%
201688%78%
201589%79%
201491%79%
201385%77%
201288%76%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

78%
70%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
202278%70%
202181%68%
201978%68%
201888%74%
201780%75%
201679%75%
201580%76%
201482%76%
201374%72%
201276%71%
201179%76%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

66%
63%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
202266%63%
202170%60%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

97%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
202397%90%
202299%90%
202199%87%
202099%89%
201999%88%
201898%89%
201797%89%
201699%88%
201598%88%
201497%89%
201398%87%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
20240.160.48
20230.150.46
20220.160.45
20210.150.43
20200.160.42
20190.160.42
20180.160.39
20170.160.39
20160.140.38
20150.170.38
20140.120.37
20130.110.35
20120.100.34
20110.100.34
20100.110.32
20090.090.29
20080.100.28
20070.090.26
20060.060.23
20050.060.24
20040.030.22
20030.030.21
20020.020.20
20010.020.20
20000.010.15
19990.010.16
19980.010.15
19890.010.10
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2014)

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
20141%3%
20131%3%
20121%2%
20091%2%
20081%2%
20071%2%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
5%
14%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
20244%13%
20235%13%
20225%12%
20214%12%
20204%11%
20194%11%
20185%11%
20175%11%
20164%10%
20156%11%
20143%10%
20133%9%
20123%9%
20113%9%
20103%8%
20092%7%
20082%7%
20072%6%
20061%5%
20051%5%
20041%5%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
20242%7%
20231%7%
20221%7%
20212%7%
20202%6%
20192%6%
20182%6%
20172%6%
20161%6%
20153%5%
20142%5%
20131%5%
20121%5%
20111%5%
20102%5%
20092%6%
20082%6%
20072%5%
20062%4%
20052%5%
20041%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White
91%
70%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
202492%71%
202392%72%
202292%73%
202192%74%
202092%75%
201992%75%
201892%77%
201792%77%
201693%78%
201589%78%
201494%79%
201394%80%
201295%81%
201195%81%
201094%82%
200995%84%
200895%84%
200795%86%
200697%88%
200597%87%
200498%88%
200399%89%
200299%89%
2001100%89%
2000100%94%
1999100%91%
1998100%92%
1997100%93%
1996100%93%
1995100%93%
1994100%93%
1993100%94%
1992100%95%
1991100%95%
1990100%95%
1989100%95%
1988100%95%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
20242%5%
20232%5%
20222%5%
20212%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20181%4%
20171%4%
20162%4%
20152%3%
20131%3%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,202 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,475 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$8,262 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$52 MM$12 MM
2022$48 MM$11 MM
2021$52 MM$12 MM
2020$48 MM$11 MM
2019$48 MM$11 MM
2018$46 MM$10 MM
2017$45 MM$10 MM
2016$45 MM$10 MM
2015$34 MM$7 MM
2014$41 MM$9 MM
2012$39 MM$9 MM
2011$37 MM$8 MM
2010$34 MM$7 MM
2009$33 MM$7 MM
2008$31 MM$7 MM
2007$30 MM$7 MM
2006$29 MM$6 MM
2005$27 MM$6 MM
2004$24 MM$6 MM
2003$22 MM$6 MM
2002$21 MM$6 MM
2001$21 MM$5 MM
2000$20 MM$5 MM
1999$19 MM$5 MM
1998$19 MM$5 MM
1997$18 MM$4 MM
1996$17 MM$4 MM
1995$16 MM$4 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending
$45 MM
$8,048 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$45 MM$11 MM
2022$47 MM$11 MM
2021$45 MM$11 MM
2020$47 MM$11 MM
2019$43 MM$10 MM
2018$42 MM$10 MM
2017$45 MM$10 MM
2016$40 MM$10 MM
2015$37 MM$7 MM
2014$49 MM$8 MM
2012$34 MM$8 MM
2011$44 MM$8 MM
2010$37 MM$7 MM
2009$28 MM$7 MM
2008$27 MM$7 MM
2007$26 MM$6 MM
2006$24 MM$6 MM
2005$29 MM$6 MM
2004$27 MM$6 MM
2003$27 MM$6 MM
2002$21 MM$6 MM
2001$20 MM$6 MM
2000$20 MM$5 MM
1999$19 MM$5 MM
1998$19 MM$5 MM
1997$18 MM$4 MM
1996$17 MM$4 MM
1995$17 MM$4 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student
$14,202
$16,592

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$14,257$15,936
2022$13,688$14,700
2021$14,448$16,172
2020$13,688$14,700
2019$13,632$14,749
2018$13,375$14,230
2017$13,008$14,844
2016$13,413$14,113
2015$10,223$11,259
2014$12,524$13,301
2012$12,064$12,751
2011$11,529$12,165
2010$10,969$11,259
2009$11,307$11,087
2008$10,861$10,485
2007$10,768$10,103
2006$10,004$9,628
2005$9,434$9,167
2004$8,824$8,727
2003$8,518$8,857
2002$7,983$8,158
2001$7,587$7,654
2000$7,636$7,180
1999$6,914$6,993
1998$6,754$6,548
1997$6,292$6,347
1995$5,901$5,735
1992$5,941$5,300
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student
$12,475
$16,163

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearWestern Dubuque Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$12,523$15,133
2022$13,439$14,340
2021$12,691$15,357
2020$13,439$14,340
2019$12,214$14,216
2018$12,139$13,767
2017$12,927$14,379
2016$11,995$14,161
2015$11,316$11,298
2014$15,104$12,593
2012$10,645$12,000
2011$13,851$11,589
2010$12,142$11,298
2009$9,611$10,614
2008$9,472$9,706
2007$9,324$9,439
2006$8,436$9,204
2005$10,328$8,457
2004$9,809$8,450
2003$10,271$8,908
2002$7,947$8,409
2001$7,514$7,961
2000$7,308$7,433
1999$6,803$7,234
1998$6,686$6,713
1997$6,380$6,475
1995$6,187$5,710
1992$6,326$5,398
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Western Dubuque Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 Harrison St Se
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 663-9639
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Junior-senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
505 Johnson St Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 663-9640
Gr: 6-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Epworth Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Jacoby Drive E
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 663-9653
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Peosta Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8522 Burds Rd
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 663-9320
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Drexler Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9651
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Western Dubuque High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 5th Ave Sw
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 663-9642
Gr: 9-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Dyersville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
813 12th Ave Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 663-9641
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9652
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Western Dubuque Comm School District?
Western Dubuque Comm School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,643 students.
What is the rank of Western Dubuque Comm School District?
Western Dubuque Comm School District is ranked #55 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Dubuque Comm School District?
91% of Western Dubuque Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Dubuque Comm School District?
Western Dubuque Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Western Dubuque Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,475 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,643 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (IA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights
The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights

More Articles

Opinion
Evaluating Public Schools
Teaching
About Public Schools
Public School Jobs