Serving 560 students in grades 6-8, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy's student population of 560 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
31%
7%
White
46%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy's ranking?
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy is ranked #1105 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy often compared to?
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Taft Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?
560 students attend Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy offer ?
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy part of?
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
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