Ames Middle School vs Prairie Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 31 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
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students
| Measure | Ames Middle School Ames, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #73 of 239 | #9 of 239 |
| National rank | #1195 of 15,369 | #330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 1,033 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | Ames | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 81.8).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 73%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 31.2%).
- •Ames Middle School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 1,004.
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 Prairie Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Middle School ranks higher (89.4 vs 81.8 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 Ames Middle School and Prairie Ridge Middle School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Ames and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames Middle School: 1,033. Prairie Ridge Middle School: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames Middle School and Prairie Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ames Middle School is 73rd of 239 and Prairie Ridge Middle School is 9th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).