Very Good
#403 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 31% in state
North Scott Junior High School
Middle School · North Scott Comm School District · Eldridge, IA
A North Scott Comm School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
502 S 5th St, Eldridge, IA 52748
- Math 78% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Scott Junior High School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 83% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Scott Junior High School 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eldridge), 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
$103,600
Median home value
$312,400
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 7–8 | 4.9 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.
North Scott Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Scott Junior High School is listed in North Scott Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Scott Junior High School
North Scott Junior High School is a public middle school in Eldridge, IA, part of North Scott Comm School District, serving approximately 553 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Scott Junior High School
What grades does North Scott Junior High School serve?
North Scott Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend North Scott Junior High School?
North Scott Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Scott Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Scott Junior High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Scott Junior High School rank in IA?
North Scott Junior High School ranks #403 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Scott Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Scott Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 North Scott Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Scott Junior High School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Scott Junior High School a charter school?
No, North Scott Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Scott Junior High School a Title I school?
No, North Scott Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Scott Junior High School?
25.9% of students at North Scott Junior High School 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
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (563) 285-8272
- Area population (ZIP 52748)
- 9,890
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 52748; 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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