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Cunningham School

1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cunningham School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cunningham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cunningham School's student population of 376 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cunningham School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunningham School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1179 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
64%
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30-34%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cunningham School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cunningham School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
13%
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Black
55%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cunningham School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
72%
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Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Cunningham School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cunningham School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunningham School's ranking?
Cunningham School is ranked #1179 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Cunningham School often compared to?
Cunningham Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cunningham School?
376 students attend Cunningham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cunningham School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cunningham School?
Cunningham School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cunningham School offer ?
Cunningham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cunningham School part of?
Cunningham School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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