Ames Middle School vs Northwood Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ames Middle School
Ames · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,033 students
Northwood Pre-School
Ames · Public other · Grades PK–PK
244 students
| Measure | Ames Middle School Ames, Iowa | Northwood Pre-School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #73 of 239 | – |
| National rank | #1195 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,033 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Ames | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ames Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 41%).
- •Ames Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 24.4).
- •Ames Middle School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 244.
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 Ames Middle School better than Northwood Pre-School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ames Middle School and Northwood Pre-School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Ames and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames Middle School: 1,033. Northwood Pre-School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames Middle School and Northwood Pre-School rank in Iowa?
Ames Middle School is 73rd of 239 and Northwood Pre-School is unranked among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).