Harding Middle School vs Pierce Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Pierce Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Pierce Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #132 of 239 | #194 of 654 |
| National rank | #2161 of 15,369 | #4506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 710 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 76.1).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 43.8%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 334.
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 Harding Middle School better than Pierce Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Elementary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 76.1 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 Harding Middle School and Pierce Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 710. Pierce Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Pierce Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Harding Middle School is 132nd of 239 and Pierce Elementary School is 194th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).