For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,357 students in 52404, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52404, IA are Prairie Point, Wilson Middle School and Prairie Crossing. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 52404 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52404, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52404, IA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Point
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Crossing
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Kirkwood Blvd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
52404, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 52404, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52404, IA include Prairie Point, Wilson Middle School and Prairie Crossing.
How many public middle schools are located in 52404?
3 public middle schools are located in 52404.
What is the racial composition of students in 52404?
52404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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