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College Success Award
The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Iowa City Community School District
14,805 students | IOWA CITY, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 30 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Iowa City
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 05, 2025
This is a dangerous school. They will constantly harass you about the little things that they think your child is doing and if you ignore them, they turn you into DCFS.
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Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Parent / Guardian
September 04, 2025
Our children have flourished at Lincoln. Teachers seem happy which is a good sign. Many neighborhood parents are professionals but we have not found it to be a pressure-cooker. Changing the high... More
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Lincoln Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 16, 2025
Great school! Beautiful building, diversity and strong leadership!
Teachers have high expectations and great support.
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Longfellow Elementary School