Zac LowderLocal Guide · 537 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zac has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Googlevery well ran. staff is well experienced
Four Oaks - Jane Boyd Community House
How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%58+36.8Reliability 28%83+23.4Replies to reviews 8%7+0.6Experts Score= 61Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.61SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 8 special education schoolsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 14%
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · 3 photos
66%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2025latest review
Four Oaks - Jane Boyd Community House at a glance
Reviewers note that the facility offers before and after school care, youth basketball, and tutoring partnerships with Coe College. Customers frequently describe the staff as experienced, friendly, and helpful to the community. One recurring criticism mentions that some staff members lacked politeness, making the environment feel unwelcoming. The organization serves various age groups through programs like HeadStart.
- Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 44 reviews (66% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 44 Google reviews (19 with written comments).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: November 3, 2025.
- Service: Special Education School serving Atkins, Iowa.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other special education schools
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Four Oaks - Jane Boyd Community House: 58/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Four Oaks - Jane Boyd Community House: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 55.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Four Oaks - Jane Boyd Community House: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Four Oaks - Jane Boyd Community House: 7/100 on this factor. Category median: 33.F
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Star ratings
44 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars2966%
- 4 stars818%
- 3 stars511%
- 2 stars25%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 19 written reviews
- Praise6100%
- Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude583%
- Speed & response117%
What customers talk about
We read 19 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Nice people and a great help to the community.”
“Fast friendly service”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
MarisolLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Alright so my child has been coming here for over a year and I love miss Megan, mr zack and all the ladies and gentlemen that help with the kids. They do all sorts of actives for holidays which my child loves. I also love there partnership with coe college which helps with reading and tutoring.
MarianaLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★
Awesome place for your kiddos before and after school, but also great place to go watch youth basketball games!! Always a good time at Jane Boyd.
Ms.Local Guide · 439 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 years ago★★★
Could really use some staff that are polite and can give as well as receive a smile. It just didn't feel welcoming
MichaelLocal Guide · 348 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 years ago★★★★
We went here for my son's basketball tournament. It seemed to be a nice little facility. Seating in the gym was minimal.
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Customer reviews
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Marisol MoralesLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marisol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAlright so my child has been coming here for over a year and I love miss Megan, mr zack and all the ladies and gentlemen that help with the kids. They do all sorts of actives for holidays which my child loves. I also love there partnership with coe college which helps with reading and tutoring.
Cynthia MulajiLocal Guide · 105 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cynthia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleMy son go to school there
Old BuzzardLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Old has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleNice people and a great help to the community. Thanks for all you do!
Jason MaddenLocal Guide · 157 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleVery helpful and caring!
Michele HahnLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michele has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleFast friendly service
Jonas RiechardLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jonas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAlways there to help those in need and great people.
Cyprian AlexzanderLocal Guide · 125 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cyprian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleA great asset to the Cedar Rapids community.
Bryyyan BoyLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bryyyan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat volunteer Doctors there when you need help
Victoria SullivanLocal Guide · 77 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Victoria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat place
Business details
- Address: 943 14th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Phone: (319) 364-0259
- Website: fouroaks.org
- Service area: Atkins, IA