Cedar River Academy at Taylor vs Wilson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.9 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
Wilson Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Cedar River Academy at Taylor Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Wilson Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 654 | #219 of 239 |
| National rank | #35765 of 50,301 | #6966 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 34.2).
- •Wilson Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Wilson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Cedar River Academy at Taylor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 78%).
- •Cedar River Academy at Taylor does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Wilson Middle School is the larger school with 422 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 Wilson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Middle School ranks higher (53.2 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 Wilson Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor: 355. Wilson Middle School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar River Academy at Taylor and Wilson Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor is 645th of 654 and Wilson Middle School is 219th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).