Ashland Ridge Elementary vs Prairie Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 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
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students
| Measure | Ashland Ridge Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 654 | #9 of 239 |
| National rank | #1138 of 50,301 | #330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 548 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 86% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.5 vs 89.4).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 17.6%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 548.
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 Prairie Ridge 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 Prairie Ridge Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Ridge Elementary: 548. Prairie Ridge Middle School: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Ridge Elementary and Prairie Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ashland Ridge Elementary is 29th of 654 and Prairie Ridge Middle School is 9th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).