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#901 of 1,280 schools in IA
Mid City High
High School · Davenport Comm School District · Davenport, IA
A Davenport Comm School District high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3801 Marquette Street, Davenport, IA 52806
- Math 12% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mid City High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mid City High 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$73,682
Median home value
$188,100
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52806; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,303 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,431 | Compare → |
| West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,442 | Compare → |
| Morning Star AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 190 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davenport Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Mid City High is listed in Davenport Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mid City High
Mid City High is a public high school in Davenport, IA, part of Davenport Comm School District, serving approximately 195 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mid City High
What grades does Mid City High serve?
Mid City High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Mid City High?
Mid City High has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mid City High is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mid City High rank in IA?
Mid City High ranks #901 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Mid City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mid City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Mid City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mid City High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mid City High a charter school?
No, Mid City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mid City High a Title I school?
No, Mid City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mid City High?
59.0% of students at Mid City High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Scott County
- Phone
- (563) 336-7600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 52806)
- 27,695
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 52806; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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