Top Rankings
Bettendorf Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,358 students in Bettendorf Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bettendorf Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
4,358 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bettendorf Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
69%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,490
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,140
$16,042
Best Bettendorf Comm School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Norton Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4485 Greenbrier Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8936
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8936
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Bettendorf Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Middle Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3223 South Hampton Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8636
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8636
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1423 Hillside Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Bettendorf High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bettendorf Comm School District?
Bettendorf Comm School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,358 students.
What is the rank of Bettendorf Comm School District?
Bettendorf Comm School District is ranked #101 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bettendorf Comm School District?
69% of Bettendorf Comm School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bettendorf Comm School District?
Bettendorf Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Bettendorf Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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