North Polk Middle School vs Northeast Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Polk Middle School
Alleman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
Northeast Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students
| Measure | North Polk Middle School Alleman, Iowa | Northeast Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 239 | #20 of 654 |
| National rank | #345 of 15,369 | #893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 504 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 96% |
| city | Alleman | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.2 vs 89.5).
- •Northeast Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 93%).
- •Northeast Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 91%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 12.6%).
- •Northeast Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.8).
- •Northeast Elementary is the larger school with 595 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 North Polk Middle School better than Northeast Elementary?
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 North Polk Middle School and Northeast Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Alleman and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Polk Middle School: 504. Northeast Elementary: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk Middle School and Northeast Elementary rank in Iowa?
North Polk Middle School is 11th of 239 and Northeast Elementary is 20th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).