Serving 734 students in grades 6-8, Sudlow Middle 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 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sudlow Intermediate serves the eastern part of Davenport, IA, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sudlow Middle School's student population of 734 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sudlow Middle 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 Sudlow Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1003 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sudlow Middle School's ranking?
Sudlow Middle School is ranked #1003 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Sudlow Middle School often compared to?
Sudlow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Middle School, Frank L Smart Middle School, Wood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sudlow Middle School?
734 students attend Sudlow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sudlow Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sudlow Middle School?
Sudlow Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sudlow Middle School offer ?
Sudlow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sudlow Middle School part of?
Sudlow Middle School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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