Serving 1,021 students in grades 8-9, Northview Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 1,021 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Northview Middle School serves the northern part of Ankeny, IA, covering an area of approximately 23.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northview Middle School's student population of 1,021 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,021 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northview Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northview Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northview Middle School's ranking?
Northview Middle School is ranked #158 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Northview Middle School often compared to?
Northview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Northview Middle School?
1,021 students attend Northview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Northview Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northview Middle School?
Northview Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northview Middle School offer ?
Northview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northview Middle School part of?
Northview Middle School is part of Ankeny Comm School District.
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