Serving 327 students in grades 6-8, Jb Young Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)47%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)44%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
10%
Black
(15-16)49%
6%
White
(15-16)24%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Jb Young Intermediate?
327 students attend Jb Young Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jb Young Intermediate students are Black, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jb Young Intermediate?
Jb Young Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jb Young Intermediate offer ?
Jb Young Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jb Young Intermediate part of?
Jb Young Intermediate is part of Davenport Community School District.
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