Northwest Elementary School vs Parkview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Parkview Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
865 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa | Parkview Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #132 of 654 | #25 of 239 |
| National rank | #3005 of 50,301 | #567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 346 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkview Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 83.8).
- •Parkview Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Parkview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Parkview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 37.3%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Parkview Middle School is the larger school with 865 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 Northwest Elementary School better than Parkview Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkview Middle School ranks higher (86.8 vs 83.8 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 Northwest Elementary School and Parkview Middle School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 346. Parkview Middle School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Parkview Middle School rank in Iowa?
Northwest Elementary School is 132nd of 654 and Parkview Middle School is 25th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).