Drexler Middle School

Q: Is Drexler Middle School a good school?

Drexler Middle School ranks 66 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Drexler Middle School is a public middle school in Farley, Iowa, serving 655 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Western Dubuque Community School District, which is ranked 47 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Drexler Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Drexler's 8th-grade students scored 89.6% proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 77.5% and 73.2%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, compared to nearby schools like Maquoketa Valley Middle School (19.1) and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (8.7). Additionally, Drexler Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.18% in 2022-2023) compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Thomas Jefferson Middle School (61% in 2022-2023) and Monticello Middle School (33.78% in 2022-2023).

Overall, Drexler Middle School appears to be a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes for its students. The school's staffing and resource allocation, as well as its approach to addressing socioeconomic factors, may be contributing to its success. Further investigation into the school's specific practices and strategies could provide valuable insights for other schools seeking to emulate Drexler's achievements.

Detail:

Public 6-8

405 3rd Ave NE
Farley, IA 52046-0279

(563) 663-9457

District: Western Dubuque Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,457

Students who attend Drexler Middle School usually attend:

High:

Western Dubuque High School

Feeder schools for Drexler Middle School:

Elementary:	Dyersville Elementary School
	Epworth Elementary School
	Farley Elementary School
	Peosta Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 655

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Drexler Middle School ranks better than 80.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Drexler Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Drexler Middle School employs 47.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Drexler Middle School is $11,457.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Drexler Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Drexler Middle School 66^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Drexler Middle School in the ranking list.)

Western Dubuque Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Dubuque Community School District 47^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Drexler Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	77.34	34^th	349	90.3%
2013	67.07	89^th	350	74.6%
2014	80.19	30^th	337	91.1%
2015	72.66	67^th	349	80.8%
2016	80.34	39^th	343	88.6%
2017	74.65	52^nd	327	84.1%
2018	72.62	69^th	318	78.3%
2019	67.95	92^nd	342	73.1%
2021	76.21	55^th	324	83.0%
2022	74.19	68^th	337	79.8%
2023	58.95	154^th	334	53.9%
2024	74.33	66^th	337	80.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The middle school does not work with the children and parents to encourage the children be in the classes that will help them work at their full potential. If athletics are your priority, they are ok Close Quote

Enrollment information for Drexler Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	425	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	427
1995	452	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	456
1996	452	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	456
1997	453	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	455
1998	445	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
1999	427	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	428
2000	392	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	393
2001	381	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	381
2002	434	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	441
2003	434	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	441
2004	422	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	427
2005	429	10	4	4	5	n/a	n/a	452
2006	387	13	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	410
2007	402	10	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	421
2008	401	7	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	416
2009	448	9	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	471
2010	435	8	4	8	0	0	8	463
2011	483	7	4	4	0	0	7	505
2012	654	8	5	13	0	0	11	691
2013	695	11	6	16	0	0	12	740
2014	699	18	4	16	0	0	16	753
2015	684	17	4	23	0	0	13	741
2016	686	14	2	25	0	0	12	739
2017	716	17	1	19	0	0	20	773
2018	686	13	2	25	0	1	21	748
2019	703	13	1	23	0	1	23	764
2020	688	12	1	19	0	1	21	742
2021	542	13	1	18	0	0	14	588
2022	589	15	0	19	1	1	16	641
2023	604	14	2	22	0	0	13	655

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Drexler Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	427	24.0	17.8	23.2
1995	456	30.4	15.0	22.4
1996	456	30.4	15.0	22.4
1997	455	30.3	15.0	19.6
1998	447	30.3	14.8	18.8
1999	428	29.5	14.5	28.5
2000	393	29.5	13.3	27.5
2001	381	28.2	13.5	28.6
2002	441	30.0	14.7	21.5
2003	441	30.0	14.7	21.5
2004	427	32.0	13.3	26
2005	452	32.3	14.0	32.1
2006	410	33.0	12.4	25.6
2007	421	31.5	13.4	25.9
2008	416	31.7	13.1	24
2009	471	30.5	15.4	27
2010	463	30.0	15.4	28.9
2011	505	33.0	15.3	28.7
2012	691	43.6	15.8	25.2
2013	740	51.3	14.4	30.4
2014	753	47.3	15.8	26.3
2015	741	49.0	15.1	28.5
2016	739	50.0	14.7	34.2
2017	773	50.5	15.3	34.7
2018	748	49.2	15.2	36
2019	764	49.5	15.4	34.9
2020	742	50.4	14.7	30.2
2021	588	41.3	14.2	26.9
2022	641	45.4	14.0	25.3
2023	655	47.9	13.6	27.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Drexler Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	427	24.0	17.8	23.2
1995	456	30.4	15.0	22.4
1996	456	30.4	15.0	22.4
1997	455	30.3	15.0	19.6
1998	447	30.3	14.8	18.8
1999	428	29.5	14.5	28.5
2000	393	29.5	13.3	27.5
2001	381	28.2	13.5	28.6
2002	441	30.0	14.7	21.5
2003	441	30.0	14.7	21.5
2004	427	32.0	13.3	26
2005	452	32.3	14.0	32.1
2006	410	33.0	12.4	25.6
2007	421	31.5	13.4	25.9
2008	416	31.7	13.1	24
2009	471	30.5	15.4	27
2010	463	30.0	15.4	28.9
2011	505	33.0	15.3	28.7
2012	691	43.6	15.8	25.2
2013	740	51.3	14.4	30.4
2014	753	47.3	15.8	26.3
2015	741	49.0	15.1	28.5
2016	739	50.0	14.7	34.2
2017	773	50.5	15.3	34.7
2018	748	49.2	15.2	36
2019	764	49.5	15.4	34.9
2020	742	50.4	14.7	30.2
2021	588	41.3	14.2	26.9
2022	641	45.4	14.0	25.3
2023	655	47.9	13.6	27.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Drexler Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$287 (2.5%)	$11,171 (97.5%)	$11,457

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Drexler Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 154^th of 334 Middle schools	19.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Drexler Middle School)	67.2	68.3	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Western Dubuque Community School District)	71.2	71.3	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Drexler Middle School)	71.9	72.9	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Western Dubuque Community School District)	76	76.8	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Drexler Middle School)	76.5	80.2	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Western Dubuque Community School District)	74	80.5	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Drexler Middle School)	83.7	85.3	1.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Western Dubuque Community School District)	84.9	86.5	1.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Drexler Middle School)	75.2	76.3	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Western Dubuque Community School District)	76.8	77.5	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Drexler Middle School)	87.1	84.9	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Western Dubuque Community School District)	89	86.8	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	764	655	14.3%
African American	13	14	7.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	23	22	4.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	703	604	14.1%
Two or More Races	23	13	43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.9%	27.2%	7.8%

Schools Near Drexler Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Drexler Middle School	Public	6-8	405 3rd Ave NE	Farley	52046	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9457	655	48	13.6	27.2%	604 (92.2%)	14 (2.1%)	22 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	74.3	66^th of 337 public middle schools	80.4%		58.9	154^th of 334 public middle schools	53.9%	88		79.0	83.0	89.6		82.3	77.3	89.6		77.4	$11,457	$287	$11,171
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School	Public	6-8	2001 Radford Rd	Dubuque	52002	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-5000	1,093	78	13.9	31.0%	905 (82.8%)	51 (4.7%)	52 (4.8%)	18 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	14 (1.3%)	50 (4.6%)	59.9	148^th of 337 public middle schools	56.1%		62.7	126^th of 334 public middle schools	62.3%	22		78.0	81.4	75.6		75.3	79.1	77.8		73.0	$12,763	$322	$12,441
George Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	51 N Grandview Ave	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-4800	624	53	11.6	49.8%	418 (67.0%)	95 (15.2%)	41 (6.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	45 (7.2%)	25.2	283^rd of 337 public middle schools	16.0%		35	246^th of 334 public middle schools	26.3%	37		65.2	64.9	66.5		60.3	59.3	70.1		63.5	$14,915	$508	$14,407
Maquoketa Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	112 Third Street	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-9411	159	8	19.1	29.6%	155 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	79.7	37^th of 337 public middle schools	89.0%		82.1	26^th of 334 public middle schools	92.2%	11		85.2	93.5	80.9		81.5	93.5	85.1		83.0	$10,472	$273	$10,199
Monticello Middle School	Public	5-8	860 East Oak Street	Monticello	52310	Jones County	Monticello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 465-3000	299	21	14.2	33.8%	269 (90.0%)	7 (2.3%)	12 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	66.9	107^th of 337 public middle schools	68.2%		66.1	103^rd of 334 public middle schools	69.2%	4	67.9	74.4	75.3	86.4	69.2	80.8	84.5	83.8	55.1	75.3	$18,750	$360	$18,390
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	1105 Althauser Ave	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-4700	459	53	8.7	61.0%	303 (66.0%)	68 (14.8%)	19 (4.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.8%)	33 (7.2%)	2.8	328^th of 337 public middle schools	2.7%		7.4	315^th of 334 public middle schools	5.7%	13		52.0	54.0	53.1		40.2	48.8	46.6		37.9	$15,467	$499	$14,968

Frequently Asked Questions about Drexler Middle School

Is Drexler Middle School a good school?

Drexler Middle School ranks 66^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Drexler Middle School attend?

Students who attend Drexler Middle School usually go on to attend Western Dubuque High School

What district is Drexler Middle School in?

Western Dubuque Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Drexler Middle School?

Students at Drexler Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Drexler Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 655 students attended Drexler Middle School.

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