Northwest Elementary School vs Prairie Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 732 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
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #132 of 654 | #9 of 239 |
| National rank | #3005 of 50,301 | #330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 346 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 83.8).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 72%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 37.3%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,004 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 Prairie Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Middle School ranks higher (89.4 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 Prairie Ridge Middle School?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 346. Prairie Ridge Middle School: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Northwest Elementary School is 132nd of 654 and Prairie Ridge Middle School is 9th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).