Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, a medium-sized junior high in Dubuque, Iowa, operated by Dubuque Comm School District, works with 402 students, covering grades 6 through 8.

Across the 19 schools in Dubuque Comm School District (9,843 students total), Thomas Jefferson Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Thomas Jefferson Middle School shows that White students make up the majority at 59%. Beyond that, the school lists 18% Black, 9% Pacific Islander, 8% multiracial, 5% Hispanic. By comparison, Dubuque County as a whole is about 89% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

On the resource side, The school reports having 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.2:1, putting Thomas Jefferson Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 67% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is north of Dubuque County's rate of about 39%.

With demographic context factored in, Thomas Jefferson Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 58.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 48.3%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Dubuque County) records that median household income runs about $77,630, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Dubuque County's 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 13,164 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Marshall Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Thomas Jefferson Middle School at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 52.1%.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School operates from an inner-city location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Thomas Jefferson Middle School has contracted 24%, going from 529 students in 2018 to 402 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 65% to 59%.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.