Franklin Middle School vs Johnson STEAM Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
Johnson STEAM Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Johnson STEAM Academy School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 239 | #614 of 654 |
| National rank | #3159 of 15,369 | #26745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 469 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 47.6).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 70.4%).
- •Johnson STEAM Academy School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 324.
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 Franklin Middle School better than Johnson STEAM Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 47.6 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 Franklin Middle School and Johnson STEAM Academy School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School: 469. Johnson STEAM Academy School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School and Johnson STEAM Academy School rank in Iowa?
Franklin Middle School is 166th of 239 and Johnson STEAM Academy School is 614th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).