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#985 of 1,280 schools in IA

Sudlow Intermediate

Middle School · Davenport Comm School District · Davenport, IA

A Davenport Comm School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1414 E Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$14,393
Chronic Absenteeism44.9%

Students at Sudlow Intermediate score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

51.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sudlow 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$61,082

Median home value

$157,900

Median rent

$871/mo

College educated

34.9%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rivermont CollegiatePrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–122.6 mi177Compare →
Williams IntermediateEnrollment path unverified1.97–82.6 mi372Compare →
Bettendorf Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–82.7 mi961Compare →
Morning Star AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–122.7 mi190Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#8 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

Sudlow Intermediate is listed in Davenport Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sudlow Intermediate

Sudlow Intermediate is a public middle school in Davenport, IA, part of Davenport Comm School District, serving approximately 503 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sudlow Intermediate

What grades does Sudlow Intermediate serve?

Sudlow Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Sudlow Intermediate?

Sudlow Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sudlow Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Sudlow Intermediate is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sudlow Intermediate rank in IA?

Sudlow Intermediate ranks #985 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Sudlow Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Sudlow Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Sudlow Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sudlow Intermediate has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sudlow Intermediate a charter school?

No, Sudlow Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sudlow Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Sudlow Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sudlow Intermediate?

51.9% of students at Sudlow 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
503
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.9%
Area population (ZIP 52803)
21,868
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
36.2
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 52803; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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