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Bettendorf Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1035 students

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Posted May 21, 2010

I think the school has nice teachers and that Bettendorf has a excellent school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

A three-year, soul-crushing endurance test. The key is to remember that it is only temporary, and it is possible to make it through and rejoin life after completion.


Posted May 12, 2008

My son is very disappointed because he knew that bettendorf was going to be good for him but when he got there he did not like it. He stated that very clearly and he said that being in bms was the worst experience he ever had. He really didnt like the teachers in 8 house 1
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2007

I absolutely love this school...Go bulldogs!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 2, 2007

I think Bettendorf Middle is one of the best schools in the scott county area. no we are just the best school ever! i love the people (students and teachers) that work in the school. BMS works very hard to achieve and they do a fabulous job!
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

337 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

337 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

342 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2012.

342 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
African American33%
Asian100%
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
African American58%
Asian91%
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 85%
Hispanic 6% 7%
Black 5% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2030 Middle Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: (563) 359-3686

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