Franklin Middle School vs McKinley STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 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
McKinley STEAM Academy
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | McKinley STEAM Academy Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 239 | #211 of 239 |
| National rank | #3159 of 15,369 | #5991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 469 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 57.6).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 60.6%).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 426.
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 McKinley STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 57.6 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 McKinley STEAM Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School: 469. McKinley STEAM Academy: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School and McKinley STEAM Academy rank in Iowa?
Franklin Middle School is 166th of 239 and McKinley STEAM Academy is 211th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).