Bettendorf Comm School District

3311 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bettendorf Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,358 students in Bettendorf Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Bettendorf Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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

District Rank

Bettendorf Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#101 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bettendorf Comm   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bettendorf Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bettendorf Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bettendorf Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bettendorf Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.47
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
98 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
518 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
13%
# Black Students
424 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
2,982 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
69%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
317 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
88
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
283
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
301
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
292
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
313
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
324
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
311
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
341
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
337
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
369
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
379
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
356
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
381
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

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.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bettendorf Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$57 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bettendorf Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,490
$16,468
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bettendorf Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,140
$16,042
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bettendorf Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bettendorf Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Norton Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4485 Greenbrier Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8936
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3223 South Hampton Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8636
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Bettendorf Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2030 Middle Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1423 Hillside Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Bettendorf High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3333 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Rank: #77.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3311 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students

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 #97 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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