Cedar River Academy at Taylor vs McKinley STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
McKinley STEAM Academy
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Cedar River Academy at Taylor Cedar Rapids, Iowa | McKinley STEAM Academy Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 654 | #211 of 239 |
| National rank | #35765 of 50,301 | #5991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 34.2).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 76.1%).
- •Cedar River Academy at Taylor does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy is the larger school with 426 students compared with 355.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar River Academy at Taylor better than McKinley STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley STEAM Academy ranks higher (57.6 vs 34.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cedar River Academy at Taylor and McKinley STEAM Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor: 355. McKinley STEAM Academy: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar River Academy at Taylor and McKinley STEAM Academy rank in Iowa?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor is 645th of 654 and McKinley STEAM Academy is 211th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).