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#837 of 1,280 schools in IA

Walcott Intermediate

Middle School · Davenport Comm School District · Walcott, IA

A Davenport Comm School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

545 E James St, Walcott, IA 52773

  • Math 63% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$14,393
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Walcott Intermediate score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 64% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

44.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Walcott 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average259/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walcott), 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

$86,667

Median home value

$200,600

Median rent

$815/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52773; 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

3 in Davenport Comm School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frank L Smart IntermediateEnrollment path unverified1.97–8Not available273Compare →
Sudlow IntermediateEnrollment path unverified5.07–8Not available503Compare →
Wood IntermediateEnrollment path unverified3.77–8Not available426Compare →

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
#3 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

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

About Walcott Intermediate

Walcott Intermediate is a public middle school in Walcott, IA, part of Davenport Comm School District, serving approximately 201 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walcott Intermediate

What grades does Walcott Intermediate serve?

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

How many students attend Walcott Intermediate?

Walcott Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walcott Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Walcott Intermediate is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walcott Intermediate rank in IA?

Walcott Intermediate ranks #837 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Walcott Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Walcott Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Walcott Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walcott Intermediate has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Walcott Intermediate a charter school?

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

Is Walcott Intermediate a Title I school?

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

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

44.8% of students at Walcott 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
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
Area population (ZIP 52773)
2,668
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
39.6
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 52773; 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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