- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bettendorf, IA
Bettendorf Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bettendorf Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190486000143
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bettendorf Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bettendorf Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bettendorf Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Bettendorf Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190486000143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Bettendorf Middle School held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.4 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 190486000143 · Bettendorf, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 13.4:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bettendorf High School (1,433 students)
Bettendorf Middle School held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.4 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bettendorf Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bettendorf Hig
Bettendorf High School
1,433 students
- This school
Bettendorf Middle School
952 students
- Grant Wood Ele 433
Grant Wood Elementary School
433 students
- Mark Twain Ele 409
Mark Twain Elementary School
409 students
- Paul Norton El 403
Paul Norton Elementary School
403 students
- Herbert Hoover 359
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Bettendorf Middle School reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bettendorf Middle School compares
Bettendorf Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Bettendorf Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bettendorf Comm School District reports $11,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bettendorf Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Wood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Norton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bettendorf Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bettendorf Middle School
How many students attend Bettendorf Middle School?
Bettendorf Middle School has 952 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bettendorf, IA. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 961 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettendorf Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettendorf Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bettendorf Middle School?
28.5% of students at Bettendorf Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bettendorf Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bettendorf Middle School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bettendorf Middle School?
Bettendorf Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bettendorf Middle School rank among public schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Bettendorf Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Bettendorf Comm School District?
Besides Bettendorf Middle School, Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students), Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students), and Mark Twain Elementary School (409 students). See the Bettendorf Comm School District district page for the complete list.