For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,785 students in 50023, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 50023, IA are Southview Middle School, Parkview Middle School and Prairie Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 50023 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50023, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50023, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Grades: 8-9
| 881 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Nw Pleasant St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Grades: 6-7
| 875 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Nw Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Grades: 6-7
| 1,008 students
Rank: #44.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Grades: 8-9
| 1,021 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50023, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50023, IA include Southview Middle School, Parkview Middle School and Prairie Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50023?
4 public middle schools are located in 50023.
What is the racial composition of students in 50023?
50023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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