We are proud to share that the Western Dubuque County Community School District has been ranked as the #4 Large School District in Iowa based on the 2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles. Within this comparison, large school districts are defined as those with 1,650 or more students, and WDCCSD enrolls roughly 3,600 students.
This recognition builds on last year’s achievement, when Western Dubuque was ranked #5 in 2024, and reflects the continued hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, staff, and families.
Here’s how our schools performed in 2025:
Cascade Elementary: Commendable
Cascade Junior/Senior High School: Commendable
Drexler Middle School: Commendable
Dyersville Elementary: Acceptable
Epworth Elementary: High Performing
Farley Elementary: High Performing
Peosta Elementary: High Performing
Western Dubuque High School: High Performing
Getting closer to our vision of Better Every Day, this progress reflects the dedication of our entire district community. We are grateful for the collective efforts of our students, staff, families, and community members who make these successes possible.
