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Best Schools in 52404, IA
52404, IA has 23 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,962 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 52404 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52404, IA
The top high schools in 52404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students
2. George Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1291 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52404, IA
The top middle schools in 52404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taft Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Prairie Creek
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students
3. Prairie Point
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1324 Students
4. Mckinley Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
5. Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
6. Wilson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52404, IA
The top elementary schools in 52404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 418 Students
2. Prairie Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 440 Students
3. Prairie Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
4. Prairie Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 402 Students
5. Erskine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
6. Prairie Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 416 Students
7. West Willow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
8. Hoover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
9. Van Buren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
10. Grant Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52404, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52404, IA has a total population of 43,265 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52404, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 52404, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52404, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52404, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 52404, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52404, IA
How many schools are in 52404, IA?
52404, IA has 23 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,962 students in total.
How do schools in 52404 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 52404 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 52404 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52404?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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