Heritage Elementary vs Parkview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Parkview Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
865 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Parkview Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #520 of 654 | #25 of 239 |
| National rank | #16179 of 50,301 | #567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 604 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkview Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 62.9).
- •Parkview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 33.9%).
- •Parkview Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Parkview Middle School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 604.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Parkview Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkview Middle School ranks higher (86.8 vs 62.9 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 Heritage Elementary and Parkview Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 604. Parkview Middle School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Parkview Middle School rank in Iowa?
Heritage Elementary is 520th of 654 and Parkview Middle School is 25th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).