George Washington Middle School vs Hoover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Middle School
Dubuque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
Hoover Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | George Washington Middle School Dubuque, Iowa | Hoover Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #160 of 239 | #256 of 654 |
| National rank | #2984 of 15,369 | #5912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 584 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 71.7).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 53.4%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •George Washington Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 292.
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 George Washington Middle School better than Hoover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 71.7 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 George Washington Middle School and Hoover Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Middle School: 584. Hoover Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Middle School and Hoover Elementary School rank in Iowa?
George Washington Middle School is 160th of 239 and Hoover Elementary School is 256th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).