Hoover Elementary School vs Taft Middle School
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.
Hoover Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Taft Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Taft Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #567 of 654 | #129 of 239 |
| National rank | #19718 of 50,301 | #2105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 420 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 57.8).
- •Taft Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Taft Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Taft Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 87.6%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.6).
- •Taft Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 420.
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 Hoover Elementary School better than Taft Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Middle School ranks higher (76.4 vs 57.8 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 Hoover Elementary School and Taft Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 420. Taft Middle School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and Taft Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hoover Elementary School is 567th of 654 and Taft Middle School is 129th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).