North Polk Middle School vs Rock Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.3 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
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
| Measure | North Polk Middle School Alleman, Iowa | Rock Creek Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 239 | #124 of 654 |
| National rank | #345 of 15,369 | #2728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 504 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 86% |
| city | Alleman | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 84.4).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 26.4%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.8).
- •Rock Creek Elementary is the larger school with 639 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 Rock Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk Middle School ranks higher (89.2 vs 84.4 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 North Polk Middle School and Rock Creek Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Alleman and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Polk Middle School: 504. Rock Creek Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk Middle School and Rock Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
North Polk Middle School is 11th of 239 and Rock Creek Elementary is 124th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).