Davenport Comm School District
School District · Davenport, Iowa
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
27
15 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,393
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
27
15 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,393
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Davenport Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Davenport Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Blue Grass Elementary School
Blue Grass · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buffalo Elementary School
Buffalo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Walcott Intermediate
Walcott · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#304 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,393
+$1,371 vs Iowa median
District size
13,523 students
Much larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Davenport Comm School District ranks #304 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Davenport Comm School District's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blue Grass Elementary School (6.9/10), Buffalo Elementary School (6.5/10), and Walcott Intermediate (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.5/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Davenport Comm School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Davenport Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Grass Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Buffalo Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Walcott Intermediate | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Harrison Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Fillmore Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Mid City High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Walcott Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Sudlow Intermediate | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Mckinley Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Eisenhower Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Davenport Comm School District
Davenport Comm School District is a Davenport, Iowa school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 13,523 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $14,393 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Davenport Comm School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blue Grass Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Davenport Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Davenport Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Davenport Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Davenport Comm School District
27 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Davenport
- Total Enrollment
- 13,523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 972
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Davenport Comm School District has 27 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Davenport Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Davenport Comm School District is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Davenport Comm School District?
Davenport Comm School District spends $14,393 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Davenport Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Davenport Comm School District is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Davenport Comm School District?
Blue Grass Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Davenport Comm School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Davenport Comm School District?
Across schools in Davenport Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Davenport Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Davenport Comm School District has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.0%
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Compare Davenport Comm School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Des Moines Independent Comm School District (59)
- Cedar Rapids Comm School District (34)
- Iowa City Comm School District (29)
- Sioux City Comm School District (21)
- Dubuque Comm School District (18)
- Waterloo Comm School District (18)
- Waukee Comm School District (18)
- Ankeny Comm School District (17)
- Council Bluffs Comm School District (15)
- West Des Moines Comm School District (14)
- Linn-mar Comm School District (12)
- Ottumwa Comm School District (11)
- Southeast Polk Comm School District (11)
- Cedar Falls Comm School District (10)
- College Comm School District (10)
- Marshalltown Comm School District (10)
- Mason City Comm School District (9)
- Muscatine Comm School District (9)
- Ames Comm School District (8)
- Burlington Comm School District (8)
- Johnston Comm School District (8)
- Pleasant Valley Comm School District (8)
- Western Dubuque Comm School District (8)
- Bettendorf Comm School District (7)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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