Thomas Jefferson Middle School

1105 Althauser Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001

www.jefferson.dbqschools.org

459 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located at 1105 Althauser Ave in Dubuque, Iowa, is a key component of the Dubuque Community School District. The school serves the local community by providing a structured middle-grades education focused on academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. With a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, the school utilizes a variety of programs and extracurricular activities to engage students during these formative adolescent years.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for students, parents, and the community to access critical resources, including academic calendars, staff directories, and district-wide policies. By emphasizing a blend of core curriculum subjects and supportive student services, Thomas Jefferson Middle School aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of collaboration, responsibility, and lifelong learning within the Dubuque area.

459

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	19
Black	68
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	31

White
303 (66.0 %)
Black
68 (14.8 %)
Two or More
33 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
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)552-4700
Website:	http://www.jefferson.dbqschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 150

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 140