North Polk Middle School vs Prairie Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 8.8 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
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students
| Measure | North Polk Middle School Alleman, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 239 | #9 of 239 |
| National rank | #345 of 15,369 | #330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 504 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 86% |
| city | Alleman | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.2 vs 89.4).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 17.6%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,004 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 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 North Polk Middle School and Prairie Ridge Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Alleman and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Polk Middle School: 504. Prairie Ridge Middle School: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk Middle School and Prairie Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
North Polk Middle School is 11th of 239 and Prairie Ridge Middle School is 9th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).