Prairieview School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairieview School
Waukee · Public other · Grades 9–9
539 students
South Middle School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,092 students
| Measure | Prairieview School Waukee, Iowa | South Middle School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #24 of 239 |
| National rank | – | #552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 539 | 1,092 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,092 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 84% |
| city | Waukee | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairieview School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Prairieview School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 25.5%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 539.
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 Prairieview School better than South 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 Prairieview School and South Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairieview School: 539. South Middle School: 1,092. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairieview School and South Middle School rank in Iowa?
Prairieview School is unranked and South Middle School is 24th of 239 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).