George Washington Middle School

51 N Grandview Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001

www.washington.dbqschools.org

584 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George Washington Middle School, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is a key component of the Dubuque Community School District. Situated on North Grandview Avenue, the school serves students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for adolescents. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse student interests.

As an institution, Washington Middle School emphasizes community engagement and collaboration between staff, parents, and the local Dubuque area. By leveraging technology and modern teaching strategies, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking and lifelong learning habits in its student body. Whether through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, or core academic offerings, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to take ownership of their education and contribute positively to their school community.

584

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	42
Black	84
Asian	8
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	14

White
388 (66.4%)
Black
84 (14.4%)
Two or More
47 (8.0%)
Hispanic
42 (7.2%)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.4%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)552-4800
Website:	http://www.washington.dbqschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 205

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 197