Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Iowa Park, Texas (USA).
Located in central Wichita County, the district extends into a small portion of northwestern Archer County. In addition to Iowa Park, the district also serves the town of Pleasant Valley and the communities of Kamay and Valley View.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
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