How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harding Middle School | Metro High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 710 | 288 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.9% | 64.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harding Middle School | Metro High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,848 | $17,848 |
| District | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harding Middle School | Metro High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 50.9% |
| African American | 6.8% | 20.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 16.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harding Middle School | Metro High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 238.3:1 | 288:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.5% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 50 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.