How do these schools compare?
| Metric | McKinley STEAM Academy | Wilson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 426 | 422 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.3% | 71.8% |
| 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 | McKinley STEAM Academy | Wilson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,365 | $14,365 |
| District | Cedar Rapids Community Schools | Cedar Rapids Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | McKinley STEAM Academy | Wilson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.9% | 35.8% |
| African American | 27.6% | 32.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 18.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Multiracial | 11.8% | 10.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | McKinley STEAM Academy | Wilson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 243:1 | 201:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.2% | 50.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.