Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School vs John Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 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
John Kennedy Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Dubuque, Iowa | John Kennedy Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #54 of 239 | #114 of 654 |
| National rank | #951 of 15,369 | #2619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,081 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 83.5).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 33.3%).
- •John Kennedy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 493.
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 John Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 83.5 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 John Kennedy Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School: 1,081. John Kennedy Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School and John Kennedy Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is 54th of 239 and John Kennedy Elementary School is 114th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).