Jones Junior High School (Closed 2006)

Jones Junior High School serves 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
78 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
92%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jones Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jones Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jones Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jones Junior High School?
78 students attend Jones Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Jones Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jones Junior High School offer ?
Jones Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jones Junior High School part of?
Jones Junior High School is part of Dubuque Community School District.

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