The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in Math. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Weber Elementary
Weber Elementary is a regular public school in Iowa City serving kindergarten through sixth grade, part of the Iowa City Community School District. With an enrollment that falls in a moderate range for an elementary school, the building sits in a residential area west of downtown. The school draws families from a broad economic cross-section—a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, giving the school an economically diverse student body that families looking for that kind of mix may find appealing.
On the 2024–25 Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress, which measures how well students meet state learning standards, Weber posted proficiency rates across the three tested subjects that fall in a middle range. Math had a strong showing, with most students meeting or exceeding the standard. English language arts also saw the majority of students reach proficiency, though at a rate a few points behind math. Science, tested only in selected grades, had a lower share reaching the bar, a gap that a parent considering the school may want to follow up on with the school. Because this is the only year of test data available, there is no trend to indicate whether performance is improving or slipping.
When set against the broader academic landscape of Johnson County, the data places Weber in a position that merits attention. Its overall proficiency index—an average across all tested subjects and grades—lands in the bottom quarter when compared against the district-level averages of the county’s five school districts. That means families moving into the area with a strong priority on top-quartile test scores will want to examine the school’s numbers directly and compare them with other elementary options in the district.
The student body is racially and ethnically varied. Black students make up the largest share, followed closely by white students. Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students each account for smaller but visible groups. The school does not currently report counts for students receiving special education services or English learner supports, so families whose children need those resources should ask the school directly about the level and type of support available. No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing is provided here.
The school sits inside Iowa City, a mid-sized college town anchored by the University of Iowa. The downtown is compact and walkable, with the Iowa River flowing through and the historic Old Capitol building on campus. Commute times are relatively short, typical of a university-centered city. Housing values in the area are moderately above the state average, and rents have been rising, reflecting steady demand. The city’s UNESCO City of Literature designation points to a culturally active environment with bookshops and university programming, though explicit walkability scores for the school neighborhood were not available.
The parent district, Iowa City Community School District, launched a permanent K–12 online learning program in 2021, giving families a full-time virtual schooling alternative. That could be useful for a family whose child’s needs shift over time or who wants continuity during illness or travel, while remaining enrolled in the district.
Weber Elementary offers a straightforward neighborhood school experience in a diverse, mid-sized elementary setting. Its test results are solid in math and ELA but not at the top of the county, and the lower science proficiency gives a parent a reasonable topic for discussion with the school. Families who value economic and racial diversity in a school community, who are comfortable with a school’s district-level performance being in a middle-to-lower tier, and who want access to the district’s online option as a backup, will find Weber a grounded choice. Those whose primary concern is high test scores relative to other Johnson County schools will want to look more closely at the numbers and visit the building before deciding.
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