For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,382 students in Scott County, IA. The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IA are Pleasant Valley Junior High School, North Scott Junior High School and Bettendorf Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Wisconsin Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Grades: 7-8
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
North Scott Junior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 S 5th St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8272
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8272
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Bettendorf Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2030 Middle Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #44.
Walcott Intermediate
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 E James St
Walcott, IA 52773
(563) 445-5200
Walcott, IA 52773
(563) 445-5200
Grades: 7-8
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Sudlow Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 445-5150
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 445-5150
Grades: 7-8
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Wood Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5701 N Division
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 445-5300
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 445-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Williams Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3040 N Division
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 445-5250
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 445-5250
Grades: 7-8
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #99.
Frank L Smart Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1934 W 5th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4515 N. Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
4515 N Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Grades: PK
| 18 students
7307 N Pacific St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
1926 West 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Grades: PK
| 29 students
318 East 7th
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Davenport Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 Kimberly Rd
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Harrison Street Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1601 Harrison St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Kimberly Center For Alte School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 W Kimberly
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
610 Holmes St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
1608 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IA include Pleasant Valley Junior High School, North Scott Junior High School and Bettendorf Middle School. Scott County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
9 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Scott County include: Wood Intermediate vs. Williams Intermediate, Sudlow Intermediate vs. Williams Intermediate, Williams Intermediate vs. Sudlow Intermediate
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