Ashland Ridge Elementary vs North Polk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
North Polk Middle School
Alleman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
| Measure | Ashland Ridge Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | North Polk Middle School Alleman, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 654 | #11 of 239 |
| National rank | #1138 of 50,301 | #345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 548 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | Ankeny | Alleman |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.5 vs 89.2).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 86%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 14.1%).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.8).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 504.
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 Ashland Ridge Elementary better than North Polk Middle 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 Ashland Ridge Elementary and North Polk Middle School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Alleman in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Ridge Elementary: 548. North Polk Middle School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Ridge Elementary and North Polk Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ashland Ridge Elementary is 29th of 654 and North Polk Middle School is 11th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).