Iowa City Community School District

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 is known for its diverse student population and a range of academic performance across its schools.

Among the standout schools in the district are Wickham Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with exceptional test scores, and North Central Junior High School, which also performs exceptionally well on state assessments. At the high school level, Liberty High School stands out with a 4-star rating and strong test scores. However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, with some schools, such as Grant Wood Elementary, struggling to achieve proficiency rates above 50%.

The district's schools also vary widely in terms of student demographics, free and reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios. This suggests that the district may need to address equity and resource allocation to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic background or the school they attend. The data also highlights the challenges faced by the district's alternative school, Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School, which has significantly lower test scores and proficiency rates compared to the other high schools in the district.