Timber Ridge Elementary vs Urbandale Middle 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 Middle School
Urbandale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
892 students
| Measure | Timber Ridge Elementary Johnston, Iowa | Urbandale Middle School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #93 of 654 | #90 of 239 |
| National rank | #2181 of 50,301 | #1505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| city | Johnston | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 79.9).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 41.4%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Urbandale Middle School is the larger school with 892 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Ridge Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 79.9 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Timber Ridge Elementary and Urbandale Middle School rank in Iowa?
Timber Ridge Elementary is 93rd of 654 and Urbandale Middle School is 90th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).