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5.7 avg / 10

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

School District · Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Students: 15,589
Teachers (FTE): 1,042

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

33

21 elem, 7 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,623

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

How this district compares

Iowa rank

#264 of 310

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Iowa avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,623

+$1,601 vs Iowa median

District size

15,589 students

Much larger than Iowa median

About Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids Comm School District is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa school district serving 33 schools. The district educates 15,589 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $14,623 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Cedar Rapids Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Nixon Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Cedar Rapids Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.

The district includes 21 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 55.9%
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ELA Proficiency 59.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District with test data.

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Cedar Rapids
Total Enrollment
15,589
Teachers (FTE)
1,042
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?

Cedar Rapids Comm School District has 33 schools in total — 21 elementary, 7 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cedar Rapids Comm School District?

The average composite rating for Cedar Rapids Comm School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?

Cedar Rapids Comm School District spends $14,623 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cedar Rapids Comm School District is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?

Nixon Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cedar Rapids Comm School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?

Across schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cedar Rapids Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?

Cedar Rapids Comm School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 33 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
55.9%
ELA Proficiency
59.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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