Bettendorf Middle School vs Neil Armstrong Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 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
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students
| Measure | Bettendorf Middle School Bettendorf, Iowa | Neil Armstrong Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 239 | #334 of 654 |
| National rank | #1537 of 15,369 | #7844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 952 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Bettendorf | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bettendorf Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 75.2).
- •Bettendorf Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Bettendorf Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Bettendorf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 53%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Bettendorf Middle School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 268.
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 Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bettendorf Middle School ranks higher (79.6 vs 75.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bettendorf Middle School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettendorf Middle School: 952. Neil Armstrong Elementary School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettendorf Middle School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bettendorf Middle School is 93rd of 239 and Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 334th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).