Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy

Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy is a public middle school for grades 6–8. It is at 300 13th Street NW in Cedar Rapids. There are 528 students at the school and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. There are 49% female and 51% male in the school. 47% of the students are good at math, and 58% are good at reading. The school is all about working together in a workspace-like setting where students can learn how to solve real-world problems through STEAM, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The academy has set up new learning labs to help with these projects. For example, there is a print lab with 3D printers and Cricut machines to help students connect their creative and business sides.

The school creates a strong community outside of class through activities like the Regeneration show choir, Lego League, and sports like soccer and basketball. This well-rounded approach is backed by strong leadership and partnerships with local businesses like Quaker Oats, which want to give students real-world experiences. This school is the best school in Cedar Rapids.

The school features specialized labs, including a Print Lab equipped with 3D printers and Cricut machines, where students like 7th-grader Connor Fitzgerald (recently featured as a "Student Entrepreneur") turn creative ideas into business projects.

Q1. For the 2025–2026 school year, does the Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy need a specific school uniform?

Ans. For the 2025–2026 school year, 6th graders will wear black, 7th graders will wear maroon, and 8th graders will wear gray polo or t-shirts. Denim jeans are the only bottoms that are allowed.

Q2. What sports are currently available for 7th and 8th graders at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?

Ans. Students can take part in a number of competitive sports, such as volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, basketball, wrestling, swimming, track, and cross country.

Q3. How does the Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy take care of student transportation and buses?

Ans. The Cedar Rapids Community School District offers general education busing for students who live outside of certain walking zones. The district's back-to-school portal has information about the routes.

Q4. What is the fine arts specialty that Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy is known for?

Ans. The academy is well-known for its "Regeneration" show choir and a full program that includes band, or

chestra, and specialized choir groups.

Q5. Besides regular classes, are there any special clubs at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of ways for students to learn more, like Lego League, PACT, a book club just for girls, and the Women in Science conference.