The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 63% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Lincoln Upper Elementary School is a regular public school serving grades three through five in Washington, Iowa, part of the Washington Community School District. The school sits in a town that functions as the county seat of Washington County, with a traditional Midwest courthouse-square layout and a historic downtown centered on the square and Main Street. Washington is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area and carries the nickname “City of Flowers and Trees.” The downtown includes the State Theatre, certified by Guinness as the world’s oldest continually operating cinema, and summer municipal band concerts bring periodic street life. The Washington Public Library and Kirkwood Community College’s local presence round out the civic anchors. The city has seen modest population growth in recent years, and home values in the area are below both the state and national benchmarks, making it a relatively affordable place to live. A parent or resident considering this school would find a small-city setting with a walkable center and a range of outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing, biking, and kayaking in nearby parks.
The student body at Lincoln Upper Elementary is roughly the size expected for an upper elementary school serving three grade levels. The student population is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic or Latino share and small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups. A notable portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a moderate share of families with lower household incomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the state reporting for this school, so a parent may want to ask the district about those populations and the supports in place.
Academically, the school participates in the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress. In the most recent testing year, the share of students scoring proficient or above in mathematics was somewhat higher than in English language arts, with science proficiency falling in a similar range to ELA. This is a single year of data, so no trend can be assessed. When compared to the other districts in Washington County, the school’s overall proficiency rate across subjects fell below the midpoint of the set. For a parent, this suggests that academic performance is an area to explore further. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. No information was provided on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, course access, or staffing ratios, so a family looking for a fuller picture of the school environment may want to contact the school directly.
Lincoln Upper Elementary is a straightforward public school without charter or magnet status. Its program offerings were not detailed in the available data性是. The school’s location in a stable, traditional county-seat town with a historic downtown and affordable housing may appeal to families seeking a slower-paced, community-oriented environment. The academic results indicate that while many students are meeting proficiency standards, the school is performing below the level of some neighboring districts in the county. For a family moving to the area or choosing among elementary options, this school offers a clear view of where its academic strengths currently sit and where opportunities for growth may lie.
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