North Scott Junior High School

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North Scott Junior High School ranks 97 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Scott Junior High School is a public middle school located in Eldridge, Iowa, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 541 students. The school is part of the North Scott Community School District, which is ranked 49 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Scott Junior High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 84% of 7th graders and 82.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 77.3% and 77.5%, respectively. In Mathematics, 77.6% of 7th graders and 82.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 69.9% and 73.2%. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Iowa, with a ranking as high as 26 out of 342 schools in 2018-2019, and has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Pleasant Valley Junior High School and the Davenport Community School District schools, North Scott Junior High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher test scores and a stronger overall academic profile. The consistent academic performance and high rankings of North Scott Junior High School suggest that the school may have effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community that contribute to its success.

Detail:

Public 7-8

502 S 5th St
Eldridge, IA 52748-1521

(563) 285-8272

District: North Scott Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,673

Students who attend North Scott Junior High School usually attend:

High:

North Scott High School

Feeder schools for North Scott Junior High School:

Elementary:	Alan Shepard Elementary School
	Edward White Elementary School
	John Glenn Elementary School
	Neil Armstrong Elementary School
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	Virgil Grissom Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 553

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Scott Junior High School ranks better than 71.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.87. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Scott Junior High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare North Scott Junior High School employs 38.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Scott Junior High School is $12,673.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Scott Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Scott Junior High School 97^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See North Scott Junior High School in the ranking list.)

North Scott Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Scott Community School District 49^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Scott Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	77.02	37^th	349	89.4%
2013	76.85	42^nd	350	88.0%
2014	77.07	37^th	337	89.0%
2015	74.57	54^th	349	84.5%
2016	81.28	36^th	343	89.5%
2017	65.41	102^nd	327	68.8%
2018	73.73	63^rd	318	80.2%
2019	82.90	26^th	342	92.4%
2021	77.53	50^th	324	84.6%
2022	80.77	34^th	337	89.9%
2023	70.45	85^th	334	74.6%
2024	68.87	97^th	337	71.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Scott Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	435	2	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1989	399	1	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1990	419	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1991	428	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
1992	472	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1993	496	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1994	492	1	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	499
1995	506	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1996	506	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1997	478	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1998	455	1	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	464
1999	501	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2000	501	3	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	516
2001	500	3	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	514
2002	486	6	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
2003	486	6	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
2004	453	9	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	475
2005	469	6	4	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	494
2006	467	2	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2007	445	3	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2008	428	5	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
2009	490	10	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	516
2010	492	13	5	24	4	0	7	0	545
2011	499	13	4	20	2	0	5	0	543
2012	490	11	6	22	5	0	6	0	540
2013	504	8	8	19	3	2	5	0	549
2014	490	14	6	26	1	0	7	0	544
2015	504	10	6	25	1	0	11	0	557
2016	428	11	5	21	2	0	17	0	484
2017	416	15	3	29	3	0	12	0	478
2018	427	13	1	23	0	0	14	0	478
2019	453	13	4	27	3	1	18	0	519
2020	432	10	2	36	2	1	16	0	499
2021	424	13	1	34	1	0	20	0	493
2022	429	12	2	30	4	0	20	0	497
2023	468	15	1	35	3	1	17	1	541
2024	479	14	1	39	1	1	18	0	553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Scott Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	443	32.0	13.8	8.1
1989	411	2.8	146.7	8
1990	430	28.0	15.3	5.8
1991	429	34.0	12.6	8.9
1992	477	36.0	13.2	9
1993	503	41.9	12.0	10.3
1994	499	31.1	16.0	7
1995	510	37.9	13.5	8.8
1996	510	37.9	13.5	8.8
1997	482	34.6	13.9	12.2
1998	464	33.5	13.9	10.8
1999	510	40.9	12.5	17.3
2000	516	43.5	11.9	12.8
2001	514	49.7	10.3	12.6
2002	501	35.5	14.1	16.4
2003	501	35.5	14.1	16.4
2004	475	31.4	15.1	19.6
2005	494	34.0	14.5	22.7
2006	484	34.2	14.2	19.8
2007	460	38.4	12.0	20.7
2008	446	42.2	10.6	22
2009	516	36.1	14.3	20
2010	545	40.0	13.6	21.8
2011	543	37.0	14.6	24.3
2012	540	34.0	15.8	24.8
2013	549	35.4	15.4	21.1
2014	544	34.6	15.7	22.1
2015	557	34.0	16.3	21.7
2016	484	33.0	14.6	22.9
2017	478	31.8	14.9	29.9
2018	478	34.0	14.0	22.2
2019	519	36.1	14.3	22.7
2020	499	34.2	14.5	22.2
2021	493	32.2	15.3	23.7
2022	497	33.0	15.0	20.5
2023	541	36.4	14.8	24
2024	553	38.9	14.1	25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Scott Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	443	32.0	13.8	8.1
1989	411	2.8	146.7	8
1990	430	28.0	15.3	5.8
1991	429	34.0	12.6	8.9
1992	477	36.0	13.2	9
1993	503	41.9	12.0	10.3
1994	499	31.1	16.0	7
1995	510	37.9	13.5	8.8
1996	510	37.9	13.5	8.8
1997	482	34.6	13.9	12.2
1998	464	33.5	13.9	10.8
1999	510	40.9	12.5	17.3
2000	516	43.5	11.9	12.8
2001	514	49.7	10.3	12.6
2002	501	35.5	14.1	16.4
2003	501	35.5	14.1	16.4
2004	475	31.4	15.1	19.6
2005	494	34.0	14.5	22.7
2006	484	34.2	14.2	19.8
2007	460	38.4	12.0	20.7
2008	446	42.2	10.6	22
2009	516	36.1	14.3	20
2010	545	40.0	13.6	21.8
2011	543	37.0	14.6	24.3
2012	540	34.0	15.8	24.8
2013	549	35.4	15.4	21.1
2014	544	34.6	15.7	22.1
2015	557	34.0	16.3	21.7
2016	484	33.0	14.6	22.9
2017	478	31.8	14.9	29.9
2018	478	34.0	14.0	22.2
2019	519	36.1	14.3	22.7
2020	499	34.2	14.5	22.2
2021	493	32.2	15.3	23.7
2022	497	33.0	15.0	20.5
2023	541	36.4	14.8	24
2024	553	38.9	14.1	25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Scott Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$110 (0.9%)	$12,563 (99.1%)	$12,673

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Scott Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 85^th of 334 Middle schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Junior High School)	86.9	80.9	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)	86.9	80.9	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Junior High School)	84.9	75	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)	84.9	75	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Junior High School)	82.3	84.8	2.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)	82.3	84.8	2.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Junior High School)	79.6	76.2	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)	79.6	76.2	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	519	541	4.2%
African American	13	15	15.4%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	27	35	29.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	453	468	3.3%
Two or More Races	18	17	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.7%	24%	1.3%

Schools Near North Scott Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Scott Junior High School	Public	7-8	502 S 5th St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-8272	553	39	14.1	25.9%	479 (86.6%)	14 (2.5%)	39 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	68.9	97^th of 337 public middle schools	71.2%		70.5	85^th of 334 public middle schools	74.6%	12				84.0	82.7				77.6	82.4		73.5	$12,673	$110	$12,563
Wood Intermediate	Public	7-8	5701 N Division	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5300	426	35	12.1	56.6%	191 (44.8%)	120 (28.2%)	59 (13.8%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (10.8%)	8.4	316^th of 337 public middle schools	6.2%		12.9	309^th of 334 public middle schools	7.5%	7				61.6	58.3				56.2	44.3		50.0	$13,499	$897	$12,601
Williams Intermediate	Public	7-8	3040 N Division	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5250	372	39	9.5	57.0%	167 (44.9%)	81 (21.8%)	75 (20.2%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.2%)	2.4	329^th of 337 public middle schools	2.4%		2.7	324^th of 334 public middle schools	3.0%	5				60.3	41.5				45.1	33.3		33.7	$14,249	$994	$13,255
Sudlow Intermediate	Public	7-8	1414 E Locust St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 445-5150	503	38	13.1	51.9%	228 (45.3%)	129 (25.6%)	82 (16.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (11.9%)	16.4	304^th of 337 public middle schools	9.8%		21.6	287^th of 334 public middle schools	14.1%	17				68.5	64.8				50.4	59.4		57.1	$12,362	$587	$11,775
Bettendorf Middle School	Public	6-8	2030 Middle Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 359-3686	961	65	14.7	34.3%	648 (67.4%)	93 (9.7%)	113 (11.8%)	25 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (8.2%)	53.7	179^th of 337 public middle schools	46.9%		68.7	94^th of 334 public middle schools	71.9%	85			74.6	78.6	81.4			68.7	72.2	80.3		67.8	$11,825	$219	$11,606
Frank L Smart Intermediate	Public	7-8	1934 W 5th St	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5100	273	26	10.3	72.9%	112 (41.0%)	70 (25.6%)	56 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.5%)	0.1	336^th of 337 public middle schools	0.3%		0.3	332^nd of 334 public middle schools	0.6%	4				38.3	39.2				24.3	22.5		28.8	$15,522	$1,202	$14,320
Walcott Intermediate	Public	7-8	545 E James St	Walcott	52773	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 445-5200	201	18	11.2	44.8%	176 (87.6%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)	17	302^nd of 337 public middle schools	10.4%		24.1	282^nd of 334 public middle schools	15.6%	20				66.7	64.2				52.6	69.1		49.4	$9,785	$532	$9,253
Pleasant Valley Junior High School	Public	7-8	3501 Wisconsin Street	LeClaire	52753	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-0200	898	54	16.5	10.7%	651 (72.5%)	29 (3.2%)	60 (6.7%)	115 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.6%)	89.9	8^th of 337 public middle schools	97.6%		88	9^th of 334 public middle schools	97.3%	1				93.4	93.3				88.9	92.4		83.7	$10,678	$189	$10,489
Central DeWitt Middle School	Public	7-8	425 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0735	232	19	11.9	31.0%	212 (91.4%)	5 (2.2%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	58.7	154^th of 337 public middle schools	54.3%		68.7	93^rd of 334 public middle schools	72.2%	61				75.6	81.7				70.6	82.7		74.3	$14,297	$432	$13,866
Central DeWitt Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1010 4th Ave. E.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-4780	323	25	12.9	39.3%	281 (87.0%)	12 (3.7%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)								(n/a)	77.7	79.4	87.1			72.3	80.4	87.1			63.7		$12,429	$306	$12,124

Frequently Asked Questions about North Scott Junior High School

What high school do graduates of North Scott Junior High School attend?

Students who attend North Scott Junior High School usually go on to attend North Scott High School

What district is North Scott Junior High School in?

North Scott Community School District

How many students attend North Scott Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 553 students attended North Scott Junior High School.

Is North Scott Junior High School a good school?

North Scott Junior High School ranks 97^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Scott Junior High School?

Students at North Scott Junior High School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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