Northwest Elementary School vs Southview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km 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
Southview Middle School
Ankeny · Public other · Grades 8–9
913 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa | Southview Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #132 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #3005 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 346 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Southview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 37.3%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.5).
- •Southview Middle School is the larger school with 913 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 Southview 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 Northwest Elementary School and Southview Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 346. Southview Middle School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Southview Middle School rank in Iowa?
Northwest Elementary School is 132nd of 654 and Southview Middle School is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).