Cedar Rapids Comm School District
School District · Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
33
21 elem, 7 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,623
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
33
21 elem, 7 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,623
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cedar Rapids Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Taft Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maple Grove Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#294 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,623
+$1,601 vs Iowa median
District size
15,589 students
Much larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Cedar Rapids Comm School District ranks #294 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Cedar Rapids Comm School District's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 31 schools. Its top-rated schools are Viola Gibson Elementary School (7.8/10), Taft Middle School (6.7/10), and Maple Grove Elementary (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.4/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cedar Rapids Comm School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (31 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viola Gibson Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Taft Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Maple Grove Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Hiawatha Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Harding Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Pierce Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Hoover Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Erskine Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | John F Kennedy High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Madison Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 33 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 4.5/10, Cedar Rapids Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Viola Gibson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Cedar Rapids Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 63.6% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District
33 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
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 4.5/10. 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?
Viola Gibson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cedar Rapids Comm School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
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 63.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. 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 4.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
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Compare Cedar Rapids Comm School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Mason City Comm School District (9)
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- Ames Comm School District (8)
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- Bettendorf Comm School District (7)
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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