The top reported proficiency rate is 82% in Math. The lowest is 69% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Central Dewitt Intermediate School
Central DeWitt Intermediate School serves fourth through sixth graders in the Central DeWitt Community School District, a system that covers the small city of DeWitt and the nearby communities of Grand Mound, Low Moor, and Welton. The school sits in a town that blends a traditional downtown grid with residential neighborhoods, located at the crossroads of U.S. Highways 30 and 61. With a compact business district, a historic rail corridor, civic anchors like Lincoln Park and the Frances Banta Waggoner Community Library, DeWitt has a classic small-city Iowa feel. It was the fastest-growing city in Clinton County according to the most recent census data, and the city’s comprehensive plan emphasizes quality schools, well-maintained neighborhoods, and affordable housing.
The school itself is a regular public school with a sizable enrollment for its grade band. The student body is largely white, with small shares of students who are Black, Hispanic, or of two or more races. Just under half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that gives a sense of the economic diversity in the building. Data on the share of students with individualized education programs or English learner designations was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school about those supports directly.
On state testing, Central DeWitt Intermediate posted a strong set of results on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress. In both math and English language arts, a substantial majority of students scored at the proficient level or above. Science results, while still showing a majority proficient, were at a lower rate than math and reading. The participation rate on the tests was high, which means the results reflect nearly the entire student body. Compared to other schools within Clinton County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects sat above the midpoint among the six districts in the comparison set.
Because the school only serves fourth through sixth grades, there is no graduation rate to report. That is a function of the grade band, not a missing measure. The school’s size means it can offer a focused intermediate experience where students are in a dedicated building between elementary and middle school, rather than moving up sooner. Families should note that the school does not serve high school grades, so any perspective on college readiness or career pathways would come from the district’s high school profile, not from this campus.
The district, previously known as Central Clinton Community School District before its rename in more recent years, appears to have maintained a steady course. Researchers found little in the way of major recent changes or disruptions to report, so the learning environment and operations appear stable.
For a family considering this school, the academic picture is one of solid performance in core subjects, particularly math and reading, with science being an area where a parent might want to understand how the school approaches that curriculum. The community itself is growing modestly, and the school is part of a district that serves a handful of small towns, so the peer environment reflects that rural and small-town mix. Housing values in the area are above the state benchmark, which suggests a relatively stable local market. The town’s location at the intersection of two U.S. highways puts it within a short drive of both Clinton and Davenport, giving access to larger employment and cultural centers without sacrificing the small-city setting.
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