Bettendorf Comm School District

3311 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Bettendorf Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,571 students in Bettendorf Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Bettendorf Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
4,571 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Bettendorf Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#76 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bettendorf Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bettendorf Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bettendorf Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bettendorf Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.45
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
97 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
489 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
12%
# Black Students
423 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
3,248 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
71%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
306 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
86
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
288
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
324
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
326
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
333
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
366
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
387
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
389
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
384
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
400
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,528 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bettendorf Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$57 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Bettendorf Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,815
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bettendorf Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,528
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bettendorf Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bettendorf Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Norton Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4485 Greenbrier Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8936
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Bettendorf Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2030 Middle Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686
Grades: 6-8
| 1,086 students
Rank: #33.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3223 South Hampton Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8636
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Bettendorf High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3333 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,550 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1423 Hillside Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3311 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bettendorf Comm School District?
Bettendorf Comm School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,571 students.
What is the rank of Bettendorf Comm School District?
Bettendorf Comm School District is ranked #75 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (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 Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bettendorf Comm School District?
71% of Bettendorf Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bettendorf Comm School District?
Bettendorf Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Bettendorf Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,528 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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