East Dubuque Unified School District 119

The East Dubuque Unified School District 119 in Illinois is home to three schools: East Dubuque Elementary School, East Dubuque High School, and East Dubuque Junior High. The district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 29.21% to 38%.

The standout school in the district is East Dubuque Junior High, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Illinois with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years. The school's test scores are impressive, with 69% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 55.4% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, East Dubuque High School has struggled, with a 3-star rating and lower test scores compared to the state average.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with rates ranging from 14.6% at East Dubuque Junior High to 24.9% at East Dubuque High School. The district spends between $11,393 and $14,192 per student, which is in line with the state average, and the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 9.7 at East Dubuque High School to 12.2 at East Dubuque Elementary School.