Parkview Middle School vs Prairie Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkview Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
865 students
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,004 students
| Measure | Parkview Middle School Ankeny, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Middle School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 239 | #9 of 239 |
| National rank | #567 of 15,369 | #330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 865 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 86% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 86.8).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 27.3%).
- •Parkview Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Prairie Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 865.
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 Parkview Middle School better than Prairie Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Middle School ranks higher (89.4 vs 86.8 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 Parkview Middle School and Prairie Ridge Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkview Middle School: 865. Prairie Ridge Middle School: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkview Middle School and Prairie Ridge Middle School rank in Iowa?
Parkview Middle School is 25th of 239 and Prairie Ridge Middle School is 9th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).