For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,039 students in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are Prairie Point, Harding Middle School and Taft Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Rapids, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Cedar Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
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.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Prairie Point, Harding Middle School and Taft Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cedar Rapids?
8 public middle schools are located in Cedar Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids 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).
Which public middle schools in Cedar Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cedar Rapids include: Taft Middle School vs. Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Wilson Middle School vs. Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy vs. Taft Middle School
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