Bettendorf Middle School vs Pleasant Valley Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 11 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
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
LeClaire · Public middle · Grades 7–8
940 students
| Measure | Bettendorf Middle School Bettendorf, Iowa | Pleasant Valley Junior High School LeClaire, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 239 | #18 of 239 |
| National rank | #1537 of 15,369 | #450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 952 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 87% |
| city | Bettendorf | LeClaire |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 79.6).
- •Pleasant Valley Junior High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Pleasant Valley Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Pleasant Valley Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 36.1%).
- •Bettendorf Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Bettendorf Middle School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 940.
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 Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Junior High School ranks higher (88.1 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 Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and LeClaire in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettendorf Middle School: 952. Pleasant Valley Junior High School: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettendorf Middle School and Pleasant Valley Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Bettendorf Middle School is 93rd of 239 and Pleasant Valley Junior High School is 18th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).