Mckinley Steam Academy (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Bottom 50%

Serving 414 students in grades 6-8, Mckinley Steam Academy 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 is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
: Bottom 50% in IA
: 46% (Btm 50%)
: 61% (Btm 50%)
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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Mckinley Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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Mckinley Steam Academy's student population of 414 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

414 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Mckinley Steam Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Mckinley Steam Academy by grade.

School Calendar

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Mckinley Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Mckinley Steam Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#1050 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Mckinley Steam Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

46%

64%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinley Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

61%

70%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley Steam Academy 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.

50-54%

63%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mckinley Steam Academy 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

13:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mckinley Steam Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

26%

White

54%

71%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mckinley Steam Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

0.63

0.47

This chart displays the diversity score of Mckinley Steam Academy and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

52%

37%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Steam Academy's ranking?

Mckinley Steam Academy is ranked #1050 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Mckinley Steam Academy often compared to?

Mckinley Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Middle School, Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Mckinley Steam Academy?

414 students attend Mckinley Steam Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Mckinley Steam Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Steam Academy?

Mckinley Steam Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Mckinley Steam Academy offer ?

Mckinley Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Mckinley Steam Academy part of?

Mckinley Steam Academy is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.

In what neighborhood is Mckinley Steam Academy located?

Mckinley Steam Academy is located in the Wellington Heights neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Wellington Heights.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
: Bottom 50%
: 46% (Btm 50%)
: 61% (Btm 50%)
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education