Serving 306 students in grades 8-12, Mid City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid City High School's student population of 306 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mid City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid City High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
23%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
49%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
45-49%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Maverick
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid City High School's ranking?
Mid City High School is ranked #1206 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mid City High School often compared to?
Mid City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, Pleasant Valley High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid City High School?
The graduation rate of Mid City High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Mid City High School?
306 students attend Mid City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mid City High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mid City High School?
Mid City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mid City High School offer ?
Mid City High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mid City High School part of?
Mid City High School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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