For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 771 students in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lucas is Southeast Middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Bradford Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Gr: 6-8 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA include Southeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lucas City?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lucas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lucas City?
the neighborhood of Lucas City public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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