At a glance
Reported students
402
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405.5
Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 402 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
9.2:1 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
- 518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.8:1
What the reported data says about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Thomas Jefferson 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 402 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, 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 (59.5%) and Black (18.4%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.9%. 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.87 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 1.95 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
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.95
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.5%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black18.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.7%
- Multiracial8.2%
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.
George Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
584 reported students
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,081 reported students
Irving Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
409 reported students
Table Mound Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Prescott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
352 reported students
Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
323 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 323 | 0.4 mi |
| Audubon Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 247 | 0.4 mi |
| Prescott Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 352 | 1.2 mi |
| George Washington Middle School Middle · Dubuque Comm School District | 06–08 | 584 | 2.3 mi |
| East Dubuque Jr High Middle · East Dubuque USD 119 | 07–08 | 84 | 2.6 mi |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Middle · Dubuque Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,081 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School serve?
Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School reported 402 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 518 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 402 students and 43.87 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School in?
Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marshall Elementary School (0.4 mi), Audubon Elementary School (0.4 mi), Prescott Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.