Maple Grove Elementary 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.
Maple Grove Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
Taft Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
| Measure | Maple Grove Elementary Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Taft Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #323 of 654 | #129 of 239 |
| National rank | #7604 of 50,301 | #2105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.6 vs 76.4).
- •Maple Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Taft Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 46.5%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.6).
- •Taft Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 539.
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 Maple Grove Elementary better than Taft Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maple Grove Elementary 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?
Maple Grove Elementary: 539. Taft Middle School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Grove Elementary and Taft Middle School rank in Iowa?
Maple Grove Elementary is 323rd of 654 and Taft Middle School is 129th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).