Iowa City Community School District


Summary:

The Iowa City Community School District consists of 29 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Wickham Elementary and Lincoln Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others, such as Kirkwood Elementary and Hills Elementary, struggle with lower proficiency rates.

At the secondary level, Liberty High School emerges as the top-performing high school in the district, ranking in the top 30% of Iowa high schools, while North Central Junior High is the highest-ranked middle school, scoring in the top 50% of Iowa middle schools. The district's test scores and academic performance vary significantly, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic factors, such as free and reduced lunch rates, and student achievement.

Overall, the Iowa City Community School District presents a diverse educational landscape, with both high-performing and struggling schools. Addressing the disparities in academic outcomes and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students should be a top priority for the district moving forward.

District Detail

 1725 N. Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245

 (319) 688-1000

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 309 Iowa districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 21
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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