McKinley STEAM Academy vs Mount Vernon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley STEAM Academy
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
Mount Vernon Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
425 students
| Measure | McKinley STEAM Academy Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Mount Vernon Middle School Mount Vernon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #211 of 239 | #37 of 239 |
| National rank | #5991 of 15,369 | #709 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 426 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 84% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Mount Vernon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 57.6).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 49%).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Mount Vernon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 60.6%).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.7).
- •McKinley STEAM Academy is the larger school with 426 students compared with 425.
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 McKinley STEAM Academy better than Mount Vernon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Middle School ranks higher (85.4 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 McKinley STEAM Academy and Mount Vernon Middle School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley STEAM Academy: 426. Mount Vernon Middle School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley STEAM Academy and Mount Vernon Middle School rank in Iowa?
McKinley STEAM Academy is 211th of 239 and Mount Vernon Middle School is 37th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).