For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,227 students in 52402, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 52402, IA are Harding Middle School and Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 52402 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52402, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52402, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
52402, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 52402, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 52402, IA include Harding Middle School and Franklin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 52402?
2 public middle schools are located in 52402.
What is the racial composition of students in 52402?
52402 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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