Marshall Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 619 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Dubuque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
402 students
| Measure | Marshall Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 654 | #207 of 239 |
| National rank | #13911 of 50,301 | #5751 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 58.8).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 67.4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 323.
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 Marshall Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 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 Marshall Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Elementary School: 323. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Iowa?
Marshall Elementary School is 480th of 654 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 207th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).