Top Rankings
East Dubuque USD 119 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 619 students in East Dubuque USD 119 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East Dubuque USD 119 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
619 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
East Dubuque USD 119 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
17 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
536 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
86%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
35
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,740 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,997
$21,990
Spending / Student
$16,740
$21,244
Best East Dubuque USD 119 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Dubuque Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
East Dubuque Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N School Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
East Dubuque High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Dubuque USD 119 School District?
East Dubuque USD 119 School District manages 3 public schools serving 619 students.
What is the rank of East Dubuque USD 119 School District?
East Dubuque USD 119 School District is ranked #212 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Dubuque USD 119 School District?
86% of East Dubuque USD 119 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Dubuque USD 119 School District?
East Dubuque USD 119 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Dubuque USD 119 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,740 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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