At a glance
Reported students
584
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405.5
George Washington Middle School: 584 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about George Washington Middle School
George Washington Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Dubuque. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Dubuque Comm School District. NCES reports 584 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.4%) and Black (14.4%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking George Washington Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.4%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black14.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.4%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dubuque Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
402 reported students
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,081 reported students
Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
568 reported students
Carver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
John Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
Table Mound Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Public schools near George Washington Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 257 | 0.5 mi |
| Bryant Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 299 | 0.7 mi |
| Irving Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 409 | 0.9 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Dubuque Comm School District | 06–08 | 402 | 2.3 mi |
| East Dubuque Jr High Middle · East Dubuque USD 119 | 07–08 | 84 | 3.2 mi |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Middle · Dubuque Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,081 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Middle School
What grades does George Washington Middle School serve?
George Washington Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dubuque Comm School District.
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School reported 584 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 649 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 584 students and 49.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Washington Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Washington Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dubuque Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George Washington Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is George Washington Middle School in?
George Washington Middle School is part of Dubuque Comm School District, based in Dubuque, IA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Washington Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elementary School (0.5 mi), Bryant Elementary School (0.7 mi), Irving Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.