Harding Middle School

710 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harding Middle School is a public school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares middle-schoolers for the transition to high school. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with exploratory opportunities, encouraging students to develop their critical thinking skills and personal interests during these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, Harding Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which help students build social connections and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional well-being of its student body, Harding aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the local Cedar Rapids community.

710

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	84
Black	48
Asian	28
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
472 (66.5%)
Hispanic
84 (11.8%)
Two or More
69 (9.7%)
Black
48 (6.8%)
Asian
28 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2254
Website:	http://crschools.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 243