For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,676 students in Davenport, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Davenport, IA are Sudlow Middle School, Wood Middle School and Williams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davenport, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Davenport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Davenport, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sudlow Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 445-5150
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 445-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Wood Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5701 N Division
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 445-5300
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 445-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3040 N Division
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 445-5250
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 445-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Frank L Smart Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1934 W 5th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Davenport, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4515 N. Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4515 N Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
7307 N Pacific St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Gr: PK-K | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
1926 West 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
318 East 7th
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Davenport Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 Kimberly Rd
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Gr: K-12
Harrison Street Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1601 Harrison St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Kimberly Center For Alte School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 W Kimberly
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1608 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Davenport, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Davenport, IA include Sudlow Middle School, Wood Middle School and Williams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Davenport?
5 public middle schools are located in Davenport.
What is the racial composition of students in Davenport?
Davenport public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Davenport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Davenport include: Wood Middle School vs. Williams Middle School, Sudlow Middle School vs. Williams Middle School, Williams Middle School vs. Sudlow Middle School
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