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City View High vs McKinley STEAM Academy

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCity View High
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
McKinley STEAM Academy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Success Index (US)
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Not rated
58
Top 50%
State rankโ€“#211 of 239
National rankโ€“#5991 of 15,369
SectorPublicPublic
TypeOtherMiddle
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“11Grades 6โ€“8
Students100426
Enrollment100426
Free/reduced-price lunch50%60.6%
Students per teacher20.013.7
Reading proficiencyโ€“56%
Math proficiencyโ€“49%
cityCedar RapidsCedar Rapids
stateIowaIowa
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The verdict

  • โ€ขCity View High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 60.6%).
  • โ€ขMcKinley STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.0).
  • โ€ขMcKinley STEAM Academy is the larger school with 426 students compared with 100.

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 City View High better than McKinley STEAM Academy?

The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.

How far apart are City View High and McKinley STEAM Academy?

About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.

Which has the better Enrollment?

City View High: 100. McKinley STEAM Academy: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do City View High and McKinley STEAM Academy rank in Iowa?

City View High is unranked and McKinley STEAM Academy is 211th of 239 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).