Northview Middle School vs Northwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northview Middle School
Ankeny · Public other · Grades 8–9
1,021 students
Northwest Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Northview Middle School Ankeny, Iowa | Northwest Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #132 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #3005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,021 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northview Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Northview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Northview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 37.3%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Northview Middle School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 346.
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 Northview Middle School better than Northwest Elementary 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 Northview Middle School and Northwest Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northview Middle School: 1,021. Northwest Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northview Middle School and Northwest Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Northview Middle School is unranked and Northwest Elementary School is 132nd of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).