Empowering Excellence Charter School vs Johnson STEAM Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 654 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empowering Excellence Charter School
Cedar Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
120 students
Johnson STEAM Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Empowering Excellence Charter School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Johnson STEAM Academy School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 319 | #614 of 654 |
| National rank | #14981 of 16,910 | #26745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 120 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 120.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson STEAM Academy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 21.8).
- •Johnson STEAM Academy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Johnson STEAM Academy School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 120.0).
- •Johnson STEAM Academy School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 120.
- •Empowering Excellence Charter School is a charter school while Johnson STEAM Academy School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Empowering Excellence Charter School better than Johnson STEAM Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson STEAM Academy School ranks higher (47.6 vs 21.8 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 Empowering Excellence Charter School and Johnson STEAM Academy School?
About 654 m in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empowering Excellence Charter School: 120. Johnson STEAM Academy School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empowering Excellence Charter School and Johnson STEAM Academy School rank in Iowa?
Empowering Excellence Charter School is 319th of 319 and Johnson STEAM Academy School is 614th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).