Serving 865 students in grades 6-7, Parkview 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 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkview Middle School serves the southern part of Ankeny, IA, covering an area of approximately 28.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Parkview Middle School's student population of 865 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
865 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
'Together We Achieve'
School Rankings
Parkview 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 Parkview Middle School is 0.46, 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
#173 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Parkview Middle School's ranking?
Parkview Middle School is ranked #173 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Parkview Middle School often compared to?
Parkview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Parkview Middle School?
865 students attend Parkview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Parkview Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkview Middle School?
Parkview Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkview Middle School offer ?
Parkview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkview Middle School part of?
Parkview Middle School is part of Ankeny Comm School District.
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