Asbury’s public schools score below 79% of Iowa districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Asbury, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.
From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Asbury’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 104 Iowa towns with household incomes within a quarter of Asbury’s, its schools beat 10%, lower than their 21% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 64% of tested students were proficient in reading and 63% in math, against 70% and 64% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,896 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
12 elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Tri-State Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Asbury’s grade
C−: better than 21% of Iowa school districts, #104 of 140 Iowa towns. Both inputs trail the Iowa average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Asbury, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Asbury · depends on your address
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,081 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
George Washington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 402 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
7th grade in Asbury · depends on your address
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,081 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
George Washington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 402 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
8th grade in Asbury · depends on your address
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,081 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
George Washington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 402 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
9th grade in Asbury · depends on your address
Hempstead High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,499 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
Dubuque Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,490 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
10th grade in Asbury · depends on your address
Hempstead High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,499 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
Dubuque Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,490 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Dubuque
Asbury’s public schools are run by Dubuque Community School District, which also serves Dubuque, Durango, Graf and Sageville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Asbury vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Asbury’s borders.
Every school in Asbury
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Asbury’s schools
Are Asbury’s schools good?
On Iowa’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Asbury children attend score below 79% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #104 of 140 Iowa towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Asbury in?
Dubuque Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,843 students in 19 schools (2024–25).
Where do Asbury kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Hempstead High School and Dubuque Senior High School.
What is Asbury’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Dubuque Community School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa.
How much does Asbury spend per student?
$13,896 in Dubuque Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Asbury?
Yes: Tri-State Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 181 students).
Parents talk
What Asbury families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Asbury → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.