Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School vs Hempstead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Dubuque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
Hempstead High School
Dubuque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
| Measure | Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Dubuque, Iowa | Hempstead High School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 239 | #221 of 319 |
| National rank | #951 of 15,369 | #3400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,081 | 1,499 |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | 1,499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 71% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 69.6).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 42%).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Hempstead High School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 1,081.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School better than Hempstead High School?
On the Success Index (US), Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School ranks higher (83.5 vs 69.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School and Hempstead High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School: 1,081. Hempstead High School: 1,499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School and Hempstead High School rank in Iowa?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is 54th of 239 and Hempstead High School is 221st of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).