Parkview Middle School
Parkview Middle School serves 894 students in grades 6-7.
Parkview Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Parkview Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Parkview Middle School's student population of 894 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-7 |
| Total Students | 894 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Parkview Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Parkview Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #206 out of 1232 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 82% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ankeny Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parkview Middle School is Ankeny High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Northview Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Terrace Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ankeny Terrace Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 448 students10
0.3 miles
310 Nw School St
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9670 0.3 PK-5 448 - Ankeny Northwest Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 366 students10
0.5 miles
1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680 0.5 K-5 366 - Ankeny Ankeny High School Math: 90% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 10-12 | 1,077 student10
0.7 miles
1155 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9630 0.7 10-12 1,077 - Ankeny Northview Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 86%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-9 | 856 students10
0.7 miles
1302 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700 0.7 8-9 856 - Ankeny Prairie Ridge Middle School Math: 92% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-7 | 903 students10
0.7 miles
1010 Nw Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705 0.7 6-7 903
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