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McKinley STEAM Academy
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
620 10th ST SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 · (319) 558-2348 · Part of Cedar Rapids Community School District
Students
426
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about McKinley STEAM Academy
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 13.6% since 2020
- Next stop for Palo kids: 4 high schools
On the path
Where Palo kids come from and go next.
K–519 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8McKinley STEAM AcademyYou are here
9–124 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts55%
State average 67.8%
Location
Directions ↗
620 10th ST SE, Cedar Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6149
Grade 7133
Grade 8144
Enrollment over time
493’20
486’21
448’22
414’23
426’24
Down 13.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 51%Black 28%Two or more races 12%Hispanic 8%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.