Timber Ridge Elementary vs Urbandale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Timber Ridge Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
| Measure | Timber Ridge Elementary Johnston, Iowa | Urbandale High School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 654 | #177 of 319 |
| National rank | #2181 of 50,301 | #2551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 667 | 1,301 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 1,301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 66% |
| city | Johnston | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 73.2).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 36.4%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Urbandale High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 667.
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 Timber Ridge Elementary better than Urbandale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Ridge Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 73.2 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 Timber Ridge Elementary and Urbandale High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Timber Ridge Elementary: 667. Urbandale High School: 1,301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Timber Ridge Elementary and Urbandale High School rank in Iowa?
Timber Ridge Elementary is 93rd of 654 and Urbandale High School is 177th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).