Bettendorf Middle School vs Paul Norton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 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
Paul Norton Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Bettendorf Middle School Bettendorf, Iowa | Paul Norton Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 239 | #51 of 654 |
| National rank | #1537 of 15,369 | #1477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 952 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 90% |
| city | Bettendorf | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Norton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 79.6).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 78%).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 36.1%).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •Bettendorf Middle School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 403.
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 Paul Norton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Norton Elementary School ranks higher (87.5 vs 79.6 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 Paul Norton Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettendorf Middle School: 952. Paul Norton Elementary School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettendorf Middle School and Paul Norton Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bettendorf Middle School is 93rd of 239 and Paul Norton Elementary School is 51st of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).