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#1276 of 1,280 schools in IA
Frank L Smart Intermediate
Middle School · Davenport Comm School District · Davenport, IA
A Davenport Comm School District middle school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1934 W 5th St, Davenport, IA 52802
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank L Smart Intermediate score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Frank L Smart Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,141/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davenport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,850
Median home value
$84,400
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Sudlow IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Washington JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Wood IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 7–8 | 3.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davenport Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #24 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank L Smart Intermediate is listed in Davenport Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank L Smart Intermediate
Frank L Smart Intermediate is a public middle school in Davenport, IA, part of Davenport Comm School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,276 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank L Smart Intermediate
What grades does Frank L Smart Intermediate serve?
Frank L Smart Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Frank L Smart Intermediate?
Frank L Smart Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank L Smart Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank L Smart Intermediate is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank L Smart Intermediate rank in IA?
Frank L Smart Intermediate ranks #1,276 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Frank L Smart Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank L Smart Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frank L Smart Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank L Smart Intermediate has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frank L Smart Intermediate a charter school?
No, Frank L Smart Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank L Smart Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Frank L Smart Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank L Smart Intermediate?
72.9% of students at Frank L Smart Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.7%
- Phone
- (563) 445-5100
- Area population (ZIP 52802)
- 9,392
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52802; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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