Summary:
The zip code 52722 in Bettendorf, Iowa is home to 9 elementary schools, a mix of public schools from the Pleasant Valley Community School District and the Bettendorf Community School District. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with the Pleasant Valley district schools, particularly Hopewell Elementary, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.
Hopewell Elementary stands out with exceptional test scores, over 90% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and very low rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at just 3.78%. Other high-performing schools in the area include Paul Norton Elementary and Forest Grove Elementary, both of which rank in the top 50 and top 30 elementary schools in Iowa, respectively.
In contrast, the Bettendorf Community School District schools, such as Grant Wood Elementary, tend to have lower test scores and higher rates of free/reduced lunch recipients. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in academic performance, though spending per student and student-teacher ratios do not appear to be the primary drivers of these differences.
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