Best Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA has a total of 79 schools including 16 high schools, 16 middle schools and 46 elementary schools. A total of 33,965 students attend Cedar Rapids, IA schools. On average, schools in Cedar Rapids score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cedar Rapids greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA has 16 high schools with 12,444 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cedar Rapids score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cedar Rapids exceed expectations.
1. Mount Vernon High School
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Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
2. Linn-mar High School
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Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2271 Students
3. Center Point-urbana High School
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Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
4. Independence Junior Senior High School
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Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
5. North-linn Senior High School
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North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
6. Marion High School
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Marion Independent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 722 Students
7. John F Kennedy High School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
8. Prairie High School
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1298 Students
9. Alburnett Senior High School
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Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
10. George Washington High School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1291 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA has 16 middle schools with 6,978 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cedar Rapids score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cedar Rapids exceed expectations.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School
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Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 397 Students
2. Oak Ridge School
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Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
3. Center Point-urbana Middle School
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Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
4. North-linn Middle School
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North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
5. Excelsior Middle School
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Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 617 Students
6. Alburnett Middle School
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Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
7. Harding Middle School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students
8. Vernon Middle School
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Marion Independent School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 668 Students
9. Prairie Creek
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students
10. Taft Middle School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA has 46 elementary schools with 14,505 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cedar Rapids score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cedar Rapids exceed expectations.
1. Washington Elementary School
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Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students
2. Westfield Elementary School
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Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 506 Students
3. Viola Gibson Elementary School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
4. Prairie Ridge Elementary
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 440 Students
5. Linn Grove Elementary School
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Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 412 Students
6. Francis Marion Intermediate School
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Marion Independent School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 269 Students
7. Center Point-urbana Intermediate School
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Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 304 Students
8. Bowman Woods Elementary School
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Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 439 Students
9. Prairie View Elementary School
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 418 Students
10. Alburnett Elementary School
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Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cedar Rapids, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cedar Rapids, IA has a total population of 141,102 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cedar Rapids, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cedar Rapids, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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