Abbie Grove Elementary vs Prairie Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbie Grove Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students
| Measure | Abbie Grove Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #450 of 654 | #9 of 239 |
| National rank | #12401 of 50,301 | #330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 445 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 88% |
| Math proficiency | – | 86% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 68.4).
- •Abbie Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 17.6%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.8).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbie Grove Elementary better than Prairie Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Middle School ranks higher (89.4 vs 68.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbie Grove Elementary and Prairie Ridge Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbie Grove Elementary: 445. Prairie Ridge Middle School: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbie Grove Elementary and Prairie Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Abbie Grove Elementary is 450th of 654 and Prairie Ridge Middle School is 9th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).