George Washington Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 3.7 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Dubuque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
402 students
| Measure | George Washington Middle School Dubuque, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 239 | #207 of 239 |
| National rank | #2984 of 15,369 | #5751 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 584 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 58.8).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 67.4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.9).
- •George Washington Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 402.
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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Middle School ranks higher (71.7 vs 58.8 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Middle School: 584. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Iowa?
George Washington Middle School is 160th of 239 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 207th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).