For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,517 students in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Lucas are Southeast Junior High School, Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Robert Lucas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Junior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Bradford Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Grades: 7-8
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Barrington Rd
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 Southlawn Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA include Southeast Junior High School, Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Robert Lucas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA?
the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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