Bettendorf Middle School vs Mark Twain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettendorf Middle School
Bettendorf · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students
Mark Twain Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Bettendorf Middle School Bettendorf, Iowa | Mark Twain Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 239 | #250 of 654 |
| National rank | #1537 of 15,369 | #5680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 952 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Bettendorf | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.6 vs 78.8).
- •Mark Twain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Bettendorf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 47.2%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Bettendorf Middle School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 409.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bettendorf Middle School better than Mark Twain Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bettendorf Middle School and Mark Twain Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettendorf Middle School: 952. Mark Twain Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettendorf Middle School and Mark Twain Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bettendorf Middle School is 93rd of 239 and Mark Twain Elementary School is 250th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).