Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Dubuque, IA

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1105 Althauser Ave, Dubuque, IA

Dubuque Community School District

402 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
54%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 44	Full Time Teachers 44
Teachers in First or Second Year 19%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

273:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 49.1%
White 61.2%	Black 15.4%
Two or more races 10.6%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 7.9%
Hispanic 4.1%	Asian <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 student

3/25/2026

I would rate Thomas Jefferson Middle School 5 stars because it is a really good school. The teachers genuinely care about students and work to help you understand the material instead of just rushing through it. If you're having difficulty, most teachers will take the time to assist you, which makes...

3.0 parent

8/22/2024

This school is terrible. the teachers are rude, disrespectful and avoidant. There’s way too much conflict and friction between the students, most teachers and staff on board do nothing about the issues. Just a strong -5/10. The students are also disrespectful, disobedient, rude, and loud. I feel tha...

1.0 student

11/20/2023

the food is terrible, the children are terrible, not enough time to get to class. to much work for us to do at night, causing us not to get much sleep

1.0 parent

9/13/2022

Should be shut down, they do not allow students to use lockers.

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Iowa Dubuque County Dubuque 52001

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Dubuque, IA and is served by the Dubuque Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 402 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Thomas Jefferson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dubuque Senior High School, Wahlert Catholic High School, Anna B Lawther Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dubuque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

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