Empowering Excellence Charter School vs McKinley STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km 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
McKinley STEAM Academy
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Empowering Excellence Charter School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | McKinley STEAM Academy Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 319 | #211 of 239 |
| National rank | #14981 of 16,910 | #5991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 120 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 120.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 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 21.8).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 86.7%).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 120.0).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy is the larger school with 426 students compared with 120.
- •Empowering Excellence Charter School is a charter school while McKinley STEAM Academy 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 McKinley STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley STEAM Academy ranks higher (57.6 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 McKinley STEAM Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empowering Excellence Charter School: 120. McKinley STEAM Academy: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empowering Excellence Charter School and McKinley STEAM Academy rank in Iowa?
Empowering Excellence Charter School is 319th of 319 and McKinley STEAM Academy is 211th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).