Bettendorf Community School District

The Bettendorf Community School District consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Bettendorf, Iowa area. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that excel in test scores, student demographics, and other key metrics.

Among the elementary schools, Paul Norton Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking 20th out of 565 Iowa elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with over 84% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, as well as a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 14.32% and a student-teacher ratio of 16.3. In contrast, Mark Twain Elementary School lags behind the other elementary schools in the district, with lower test scores and a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.3.

At the high school level, Bettendorf High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 84th out of 336 Iowa high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school has strong test scores, with 84.8% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA and 81.3% in Math, and a diverse student population with 27.26% non-white students. Overall, the Bettendorf Community School District appears to be a high-performing district, with opportunities for improvement in addressing the disparities between individual schools.