Bettendorf Middle School vs Sudlow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 4.4 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
Sudlow Middle School
Davenport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
| Measure | Bettendorf Middle School Bettendorf, Iowa | Sudlow Middle School Davenport, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 239 | #167 of 239 |
| National rank | #1537 of 15,369 | #3200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 952 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 61% |
| city | Bettendorf | Davenport |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bettendorf Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 70.7).
- •Bettendorf Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Bettendorf Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Bettendorf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 48.8%).
- •Sudlow Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.7).
- •Bettendorf Middle School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 734.
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 Sudlow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bettendorf Middle School ranks higher (79.6 vs 70.7 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 Sudlow Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Davenport in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettendorf Middle School: 952. Sudlow Middle School: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettendorf Middle School and Sudlow Middle School rank in Iowa?
Bettendorf Middle School is 93rd of 239 and Sudlow Middle School is 167th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).