Summary:
The 52233 zip code area in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is home to two elementary schools - Hiawatha Elementary School and Nixon Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District.
Of the two schools, Hiawatha Elementary appears to be the stronger performer, with higher proficiency rates across most subject areas and grade levels compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 71.7% of Hiawatha's 5th graders were proficient in ELA, exceeding the district average of 59.1% and the state average of 69.8%. In contrast, Nixon Elementary lags behind Hiawatha in academic performance, with lower proficiency rates in many subjects and grades, though it does have some bright spots, such as 73.2% of 4th graders proficient in ELA in 2024-2025, which exceeds the district average.
Both schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of over 21% in the 2023-2024 school year, which may be impacting academic outcomes. Additionally, Nixon Elementary serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 73.94% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 59.77% at Hiawatha. Addressing attendance issues and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students could be important areas of focus for improvement in these schools.
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