Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Harding Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harding Middle School's student population of 695 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Motto
Every Learner. Future Ready.
School Rankings
Harding Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
65%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Middle School's ranking?
Harding Middle School is ranked #644 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Harding Middle School often compared to?
Harding Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Harding Middle School?
695 students attend Harding Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Harding Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harding Middle School offer ?
Harding Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harding Middle School part of?
Harding Middle School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Middle School located?
Harding Middle School is located in the Noelridge Park neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Noelridge Park.
School Reviews
3 2/21/2019
I personally like it at Harding but the people are a little crazy. There are some people who will just play on their phones in class and no one will do anything about it. There are also people who wear crop tops and saggy pants and the teachers don''t care either. I like the school, but not the people.
2 5/17/2016
Annual Chargers'' of the Roundtable Honor Society is actually a Teachers'' Choice Award Ceremony where each team of teachers pick their favorite students who are not necessary honor roll students. As a result, Straight A students are typically excluded from this "honor society", which is the school's sole honor society. Thus, students who consistently worked very hard in all subjects are bypassed for mediocre students who may have focused all of their attention on one class. It's inappropriate for Harding School to classify it as an honor society when it's actually a Teacher's Favorite Student award. So you could have C average students inducted into this society at the exclusion of straight A students.
5 11/5/2014
I'm a grandma of a student who is very active in everything. This school is great along with all the others here. We moved her from a small school that has nothing so this is new experience. Only thing is how do we find how to get to the gym from handicap parking lot?
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