North Scott High School

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North Scott High School ranks 123 rd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Scott High School is a public high school located in Eldridge, Iowa, serving 1,059 students in grades 9-12. 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 High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong performance compared to other schools in the state. North Scott High School's spending per student ($13,462 in 2018-2019) is comparable to the nearby schools, suggesting that the school's academic success is not solely driven by higher funding levels.

While North Scott High School outperforms the state averages in academic metrics, some of the nearby schools, such as Pleasant Valley High School and Bettendorf High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and higher rankings. These schools serve larger and more diverse student populations, suggesting that North Scott High School's success may be partly attributed to its relatively homogeneous student body. The school may benefit from exploring ways to increase racial diversity and address potential socioeconomic disparities in the surrounding community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 S 1st St
Eldridge, IA 52748-1904

(563) 285-9631

District: North Scott Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,462

Feeder schools for North Scott 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
Middle:	North Scott Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 1,048

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Scott High School ranks better than 63.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Scott High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (85.1%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Scott High School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare North Scott High School employs 63.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Scott High School is $13,462.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Scott High School 123^rd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See North Scott 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 High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	66.87	118^th	351	66.4%
2013	47.07	232^nd	351	33.9%
2014	69.17	105^th	322	67.4%
2015	85.25	12^th	324	96.3%
2016	50.24	177^th	320	44.7%
2017	63.03	130^th	325	60.0%
2018	52.20	182^nd	320	43.1%
2019	75.90	55^th	327	83.2%
2021	83.24	29^th	327	91.1%
2022	79.32	47^th	332	85.8%
2023	68.16	97^th	336	71.1%
2024	64.32	123^rd	338	63.6%

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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 High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	966	5	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	986
1989	903	2	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	917
1990	846	1	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	856
1991	824	0	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	839
1992	887	0	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	900
1993	843	0	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
1994	928	1	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	945
1995	955	1	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	968
1996	955	1	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	968
1997	971	2	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	988
1998	1003	2	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1019
1999	975	4	8	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	998
2000	960	4	7	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	984
2001	945	2	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	967
2002	983	7	4	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2003	983	7	4	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2004	991	11	7	16	6	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2005	1029	15	7	17	9	n/a	n/a	0	1077
2006	1004	12	6	16	9	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2007	1026	11	8	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2008	999	11	7	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1040
2009	941	15	6	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	982
2010	930	19	8	25	3	0	0	0	985
2011	878	12	9	26	4	0	3	0	932
2012	877	24	6	37	3	1	4	0	952
2013	880	26	4	35	7	1	8	0	961
2014	847	21	11	37	8	0	11	0	935
2015	853	25	12	45	7	0	20	0	962
2016	847	21	13	48	5	0	21	0	955
2017	843	22	14	43	3	0	25	0	950
2018	849	25	11	52	3	0	31	0	971
2019	845	20	9	49	2	0	21	0	946
2020	856	27	8	48	2	0	30	0	971
2021	878	25	7	60	4	1	29	0	1004
2022	891	25	7	63	7	1	34	0	1028
2023	925	18	5	65	5	0	41	0	1059
2024	892	25	5	72	4	0	49	1	1048

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	986	61.5	16.0	4.9
1989	917	55.1	16.6	3.7
1990	856	50.6	16.9	4.6
1991	839	50.6	16.5	5.5
1992	900	51.0	17.6	6.1
1993	853	51.6	16.5	6.2
1994	945	52.6	18.0	7
1995	968	59.5	16.3	5.9
1996	968	59.5	16.3	5.9
1997	988	60.5	16.3	7
1998	1019	65.5	15.6	6.8
1999	998	65.5	15.2	11.5
2000	984	60.0	16.4	9.7
2001	967	60.0	16.1	8.8
2002	1015	59.5	17.1	12.4
2003	1015	59.5	17.1	12.4
2004	1031	66.5	15.5	14.6
2005	1077	66.5	16.2	14.9
2006	1047	63.5	16.5	0.8
2007	1070	65.0	16.5	17.7
2008	1040	59.4	17.5	18.9
2009	982	62.0	15.8	20.2
2010	985	60.8	16.2	20.5
2011	932	59.2	15.7	22.5
2012	952	61.2	15.5	21
2013	961	58.2	16.4	21.6
2014	935	58.8	15.9	21.6
2015	962	61.0	15.7	20.8
2016	955	63.0	15.1	19.8
2017	950	63.0	15.0	22.4
2018	971	62.8	15.4	19.1
2019	946	62.0	15.2	22
2020	971	60.6	15.9	21.7
2021	1004	61.7	16.2	22.9
2022	1028	62.8	16.3	17.9
2023	1059	62.3	16.9	21.4
2024	1048	63.1	16.5	23.1

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	986	61.5	16.0	4.9
1989	917	55.1	16.6	3.7
1990	856	50.6	16.9	4.6
1991	839	50.6	16.5	5.5
1992	900	51.0	17.6	6.1
1993	853	51.6	16.5	6.2
1994	945	52.6	18.0	7
1995	968	59.5	16.3	5.9
1996	968	59.5	16.3	5.9
1997	988	60.5	16.3	7
1998	1019	65.5	15.6	6.8
1999	998	65.5	15.2	11.5
2000	984	60.0	16.4	9.7
2001	967	60.0	16.1	8.8
2002	1015	59.5	17.1	12.4
2003	1015	59.5	17.1	12.4
2004	1031	66.5	15.5	14.6
2005	1077	66.5	16.2	14.9
2006	1047	63.5	16.5	0.8
2007	1070	65.0	16.5	17.7
2008	1040	59.4	17.5	18.9
2009	982	62.0	15.8	20.2
2010	985	60.8	16.2	20.5
2011	932	59.2	15.7	22.5
2012	952	61.2	15.5	21
2013	961	58.2	16.4	21.6
2014	935	58.8	15.9	21.6
2015	962	61.0	15.7	20.8
2016	955	63.0	15.1	19.8
2017	950	63.0	15.0	22.4
2018	971	62.8	15.4	19.1
2019	946	62.0	15.2	22
2020	971	60.6	15.9	21.7
2021	1004	61.7	16.2	22.9
2022	1028	62.8	16.3	17.9
2023	1059	62.3	16.9	21.4
2024	1048	63.1	16.5	23.1

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$367 (2.7%)	$13,094 (97.3%)	$13,462

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Scott High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 55^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 97^th of 336 High schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott High School)	78.8	77.1	1.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)	78.8	77.1	1.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Scott High School)	78	81	3%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)	78	81	3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott High School)	80.7	73.8	6.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)	80.7	73.8	6.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Scott High School)	84.2	82.2	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)	84.2	82.2	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	946	1059	11.9%
African American	20	18	10%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	9	5	44.4%
Hispanic	49	65	32.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	845	925	9.5%
Two or More Races	21	41	95.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	21.4%	0.6%

Schools Near North Scott 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 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Scott High School	Public	9-12	200 S 1st St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-9631	1,048	63	16.5	23.1%	892 (85.1%)	25 (2.4%)	72 (6.9%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.7%)	64.3	123^rd of 338 public high schools	63.6%		68.2	97^th of 336 public high schools	71.1%	26			83.7	77.3	66.7			76.9	75.6	79.8		65.1	$13,462	$367	$13,094
North High School	Public	9-12	626 W 53rd St	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5500	1,303	78	16.8	46.0%	622 (47.7%)	331 (25.4%)	181 (13.9%)	33 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	131 (10.1%)	5.2	320^th of 338 public high schools	5.3%		2.8	327^th of 336 public high schools	2.7%	7			59.8	55.1	38.4			33.7	44.3	28.1		38.3	$15,075	$611	$14,464
Mid City High	Public	7-12	3801 Marquette Street	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7600	195	17	11.8	59.0%	96 (49.2%)	49 (25.1%)	23 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	24 (12.3%)	0.5	331^st of 338 public high schools	2.1%		0.2	333^rd of 336 public high schools	0.9%	2			29.3	15.4	45.0			14.6	10.3	20.0		12.8	$18,737	$636	$18,102
Bettendorf High School	Public	9-12	3333 18th Street	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-7001	1,485	98	15.2	29.4%	1,060 (71.4%)	117 (7.9%)	168 (11.3%)	31 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	101 (6.8%)	70.6	90^th of 338 public high schools	73.4%		69.8	84^th of 336 public high schools	75.0%	6			81.9	81.0	81.9			75.6	74.3	81.4		66.7	$12,142	$250	$11,892
West High School	Public	9-12	3505 W Locust St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5600	1,442	93	15.4	49.4%	815 (56.5%)	201 (13.9%)	227 (15.7%)	35 (2.4%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	151 (10.5%)	1.4	327^th of 338 public high schools	3.3%		1.3	330^th of 336 public high schools	1.8%	3			46.6	41.7	35.1			30.4	30.4	33.2		28.3	$15,155	$652	$14,503
Central High School	Public	9-12	1120 Main St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5400	1,431	89	16.1	43.5%	696 (48.6%)	323 (22.6%)	237 (16.6%)	16 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	151 (10.6%)	9	313^th of 338 public high schools	7.4%		12.1	306^th of 336 public high schools	8.9%	7			61.6	59.8	53.0			40.9	44.7	36.4		40.5	$15,092	$622	$14,470
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	604 Belmont Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-5151	1,679	97	17.3	11.0%	1,267 (75.5%)	56 (3.3%)	113 (6.7%)	184 (11.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.3%)	87.5	11^th of 338 public high schools	96.7%		90.8	10^th of 336 public high schools	97.0%	1			93.1	89.6	86.8			85.9	84.6	88.6		77.7	$11,394	$286	$11,108
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	543	39	13.9	29.5%	477 (87.8%)	25 (4.6%)	20 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%		70.1	83^rd of 336 public high schools	75.3%	23			87.1	81.6	80.4			71.2	64.5	71.7		73.6	$16,020	$272	$15,748
Durant Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	408 7th St	Durant	52747	Cedar County	Durant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 785-4431	339	24	14.0	26.5%	316 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	33.3	265^th of 338 public high schools	21.6%		35	250^th of 336 public high schools	25.6%	15	74.4	82.5	76.0	62.3	61.0	79.1	77.8	70.0	56.6	52.5	49.2	57.7	$12,873	$107	$12,768
Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center	Public	7-12	110 E Park Rd	Wheatland	52777	Clinton County	Calamus-Wheatland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 374-1292	205	17	11.7	29.3%	194 (94.6%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	45.9	217^th of 338 public high schools	35.8%		46.2	206^th of 336 public high schools	38.7%	11	62.1	82.9	77.8	70.5	77.8	55.2	68.6	59.3	68.2	59.3	76.5	59.1	$13,932	$184	$13,748

Frequently Asked Questions about North Scott High School

What is the racial makeup of North Scott High School?

Students at North Scott High School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend North Scott High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,048 students attended North Scott High School.

What schools feed into North Scott High School?

North Scott High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alan Shepard Elementary School
Elementary : Edward White Elementary School
Elementary : John Glenn Elementary School
Elementary : Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Elementary : Virgil Grissom Elementary School
Middle : North Scott Junior High School

What district is North Scott High School in?

North Scott Community School District

Is North Scott High School a good school?

North Scott High School ranks 123^rd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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