Frank L Smart Intermediate

Summary:

Frank L Smart Intermediate is a public middle school in Davenport, Iowa, serving 313 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Davenport Community School District, which is ranked 298 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frank L Smart Intermediate consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking between 324-342 out of 337-349 schools over the past 10 years. Its academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is significantly below the state and district averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.8 over the past three school years, and a higher spending per student at $15,522 for the 2018-2019 school year compared to nearby schools like Walcott Intermediate, Wood Intermediate, Sudlow Intermediate, and Williams Intermediate.

The persistent low performance and underperformance compared to nearby schools within the same Davenport Community School District indicate the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices, policies, and support systems to address the challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1934 W 5th St
Davenport, IA 52802

(563) 445-5100

District: Davenport Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
336^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,522

Students who attend Frank L Smart Intermediate usually attend:

High:

West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 273

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

African American:

25.6%

Hispanic:

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frank L Smart Intermediate ranks worse than 99.7% of middle schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Davenport Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Frank L Smart Intermediate is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), African American (25.6%), Hispanic (20.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Davenport Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank L Smart Intermediate is 10.3, which is the 2^nd best among 5 middle schools in the Davenport Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Frank L Smart Intermediate employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank L Smart Intermediate is $15,522, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Davenport Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank L Smart Intermediate was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Frank L Smart Intermediate 336^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Frank L Smart Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Davenport Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Davenport Community School District 298^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frank L Smart Intermediate

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	6.55	341^st	349	2.3%
2013	7.62	339^th	350	3.1%
2014	1.48	332^nd	337	1.5%
2015	0.82	345^th	349	1.1%
2016	0.74	342^nd	343	0.3%
2017	0.56	325^th	327	0.6%
2018	0.56	316^th	318	0.6%
2019	0.49	342^nd	342	0.0%
2021	0.27	324^th	324	0.0%
2022	0.15	337^th	337	0.0%
2023	0.34	332^nd	334	0.6%
2024	0.11	336^th	337	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frank L Smart Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	573	25	6	59	8	n/a	n/a	671
1989	550	5	54	35	9	n/a	n/a	653
1990	573	27	2	56	9	n/a	n/a	667
1991	568	35	2	52	15	n/a	n/a	672
1992	575	35	2	54	16	n/a	n/a	682
1993	571	39	3	50	20	n/a	n/a	683
1994	587	39	4	45	24	n/a	n/a	699
1995	587	50	6	57	12	n/a	n/a	712
1996	587	50	6	57	12	n/a	n/a	712
1997	608	60	1	56	17	n/a	n/a	742
1998	564	73	2	66	21	n/a	n/a	726
1999	548	82	5	62	29	n/a	n/a	726
2000	570	63	5	70	22	n/a	n/a	730
2001	530	70	6	63	26	n/a	n/a	695
2002	528	63	6	66	20	n/a	n/a	683
2003	528	63	6	66	20	n/a	n/a	683
2004	521	58	4	66	9	n/a	n/a	658
2005	463	58	8	74	10	n/a	n/a	613
2006	416	78	8	74	16	n/a	n/a	592
2007	366	85	9	73	10	n/a	n/a	543
2008	349	78	8	65	7	n/a	n/a	507
2009	357	82	7	73	4	n/a	n/a	523
2010	340	58	8	95	3	0	20	524
2011	330	70	6	93	3	0	22	524
2012	318	79	9	96	2	0	28	532
2013	294	78	9	96	2	0	39	518
2014	280	82	8	99	3	1	39	512
2015	281	67	5	104	3	0	34	494
2016	281	87	4	110	4	0	33	519
2017	292	144	2	122	4	1	64	629
2018	295	154	3	114	3	0	59	628
2019	268	126	3	109	3	0	60	569
2020	275	142	2	115	2	0	75	611
2021	167	86	1	74	2	1	53	384
2022	129	90	1	67	0	0	49	336
2023	117	85	2	62	0	1	46	313
2024	112	70	0	56	1	0	34	273

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frank L Smart Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	671	47.3	14.1	31.6
1989	653	4.9	133.2	29.4
1990	667	50.0	13.3	31.3
1991	672	50.0	13.4	30.5
1992	682	48.0	14.2	36.2
1993	683	39.0	17.5	37.2
1994	699	41.0	17.0	39.9
1995	712	42.5	16.8	47.6
1996	712	42.5	16.8	47.6
1997	742	55.3	13.4	49.6
1998	726	49.6	14.6	50.6
1999	726	54.1	13.4	61
2000	730	53.1	13.7	57.3
2001	695	53.1	13.1	58.1
2002	683	57.1	12.0	64
2003	683	57.1	12.0	64
2004	658	53.0	12.4	66.9
2005	613	55.0	11.1	59.9
2006	592	53.0	11.2	67.1
2007	543	51.0	10.6	69.8
2008	507	42.0	12.1	70.8
2009	523	39.0	13.4	77.6
2010	524	36.1	14.5	73.1
2011	524	34.0	15.3	73.9
2012	532	33.7	15.7	78.6
2013	518	36.1	14.3	78.6
2014	512	34.4	14.8	83
2015	494	40.0	12.3	66
2016	519	40.0	12.9	86.3
2017	629	56.0	11.2	89.7
2018	628	55.5	11.3	87.6
2019	569	52.0	10.9	82.2
2020	611	48.8	12.5	65
2021	384	34.0	11.2	77.6
2022	336	32.4	10.3	75.3
2023	313	26.4	11.8	70.6
2024	273	26.3	10.3	72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frank L Smart Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	671	47.3	14.1	31.6
1989	653	4.9	133.2	29.4
1990	667	50.0	13.3	31.3
1991	672	50.0	13.4	30.5
1992	682	48.0	14.2	36.2
1993	683	39.0	17.5	37.2
1994	699	41.0	17.0	39.9
1995	712	42.5	16.8	47.6
1996	712	42.5	16.8	47.6
1997	742	55.3	13.4	49.6
1998	726	49.6	14.6	50.6
1999	726	54.1	13.4	61
2000	730	53.1	13.7	57.3
2001	695	53.1	13.1	58.1
2002	683	57.1	12.0	64
2003	683	57.1	12.0	64
2004	658	53.0	12.4	66.9
2005	613	55.0	11.1	59.9
2006	592	53.0	11.2	67.1
2007	543	51.0	10.6	69.8
2008	507	42.0	12.1	70.8
2009	523	39.0	13.4	77.6
2010	524	36.1	14.5	73.1
2011	524	34.0	15.3	73.9
2012	532	33.7	15.7	78.6
2013	518	36.1	14.3	78.6
2014	512	34.4	14.8	83
2015	494	40.0	12.3	66
2016	519	40.0	12.9	86.3
2017	629	56.0	11.2	89.7
2018	628	55.5	11.3	87.6
2019	569	52.0	10.9	82.2
2020	611	48.8	12.5	65
2021	384	34.0	11.2	77.6
2022	336	32.4	10.3	75.3
2023	313	26.4	11.8	70.6
2024	273	26.3	10.3	72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frank L Smart Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,202 (7.7%)	$14,320 (92.3%)	$15,522

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank L Smart Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 342^nd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 332^nd of 334 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frank L Smart Intermediate)	33.7	33.1	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	53.1	55.6	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frank L Smart Intermediate)	31	23.5	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	49.2	45.5	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frank L Smart Intermediate)	37.3	37.4	0.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	56	54.4	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frank L Smart Intermediate)	39.6	19.1	20.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	50.1	42.2	7.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	569	313	45%
African American	126	85	32.5%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	109	62	43.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	268	117	56.3%
Two or More Races	60	46	23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.2%	70.6%	11.6%

Schools Near Frank L Smart Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frank L Smart Intermediate	Public	7-8	1934 W 5th St	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5100	273	26	10.3	72.9%	112 (41.0%)	70 (25.6%)	56 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.5%)	0.1	336^th of 337 public middle schools	0.3%		0.3	332^nd of 334 public middle schools	0.6%	4		38.3	39.2		24.3	22.5	28.8	$15,522	$1,202	$14,320
Williams Intermediate	Public	7-8	3040 N Division	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5250	372	39	9.5	57.0%	167 (44.9%)	81 (21.8%)	75 (20.2%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.2%)	2.4	329^th of 337 public middle schools	2.4%		2.7	324^th of 334 public middle schools	3.0%	5		60.3	41.5		45.1	33.3	33.7	$14,249	$994	$13,255
Sudlow Intermediate	Public	7-8	1414 E Locust St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 445-5150	503	38	13.1	51.9%	228 (45.3%)	129 (25.6%)	82 (16.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (11.9%)	16.4	304^th of 337 public middle schools	9.8%		21.6	287^th of 334 public middle schools	14.1%	17		68.5	64.8		50.4	59.4	57.1	$12,362	$587	$11,775
Wood Intermediate	Public	7-8	5701 N Division	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5300	426	35	12.1	56.6%	191 (44.8%)	120 (28.2%)	59 (13.8%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (10.8%)	8.4	316^th of 337 public middle schools	6.2%		12.9	309^th of 334 public middle schools	7.5%	7		61.6	58.3		56.2	44.3	50.0	$13,499	$897	$12,601
Bettendorf Middle School	Public	6-8	2030 Middle Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 359-3686	961	65	14.7	34.3%	648 (67.4%)	93 (9.7%)	113 (11.8%)	25 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (8.2%)	53.7	179^th of 337 public middle schools	46.9%		68.7	94^th of 334 public middle schools	71.9%	85	74.6	78.6	81.4	68.7	72.2	80.3	67.8	$11,825	$219	$11,606
North Scott Junior High School	Public	7-8	502 S 5th St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-8272	553	39	14.1	25.9%	479 (86.6%)	14 (2.5%)	39 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	68.9	97^th of 337 public middle schools	71.2%		70.5	85^th of 334 public middle schools	74.6%	12		84.0	82.7		77.6	82.4	73.5	$12,673	$110	$12,563
Walcott Intermediate	Public	7-8	545 E James St	Walcott	52773	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 445-5200	201	18	11.2	44.8%	176 (87.6%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)	17	302^nd of 337 public middle schools	10.4%		24.1	282^nd of 334 public middle schools	15.6%	20		66.7	64.2		52.6	69.1	49.4	$9,785	$532	$9,253
Pleasant Valley Junior High School	Public	7-8	3501 Wisconsin Street	LeClaire	52753	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-0200	898	54	16.5	10.7%	651 (72.5%)	29 (3.2%)	60 (6.7%)	115 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.6%)	89.9	8^th of 337 public middle schools	97.6%		88	9^th of 334 public middle schools	97.3%	1		93.4	93.3		88.9	92.4	83.7	$10,678	$189	$10,489

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank L Smart Intermediate

How many students attend Frank L Smart Intermediate?

In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended Frank L Smart Intermediate.

Is Frank L Smart Intermediate a good school?

Frank L Smart Intermediate ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Iowa middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Frank L Smart Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Frank L Smart Intermediate usually go on to attend West High School

What is the racial makeup of Frank L Smart Intermediate?

Students at Frank L Smart Intermediate are 41% White, 26% African American, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

What district is Frank L Smart Intermediate in?

Davenport Community School District

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