For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,168 students in 52405, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 52405, IA are Taft Middle School, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy and Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 52405 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52405, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52405, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Egewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
52405, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Gr: 6-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 150:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Taft Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 52405, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 52405, IA include Taft Middle School, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy and Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 52405?
3 public middle schools are located in 52405.
What is the racial composition of students in 52405?
52405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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