Enrollment
952
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bettendorf Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bettendorf Middle School
Bettendorf Middle School is a large middle school in Bettendorf, Iowa, enrolling 952 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 95% of state schools at 952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students) and Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students) alongside Bettendorf Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bettendorf Middle School compares
Bettendorf Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bettendorf Comm School District, which includes Bettendorf Middle School.
$11,301
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.0%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~952 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bettendorf Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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