Prairie Ridge Middle School

Prairie Ridge Middle School serves 1,008 students in grades 6-7 in Ankeny, Iowa, offering a focused middle school experience during these crucial transitional years. With 67 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 15:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful student-educator relationships. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #196 out of 1,288 Iowa schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide.

Students show solid proficiency across core subjects, with 84% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, while 78% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. Prairie Ridge Middle School benefits from its location in an affluent suburban community where educational achievement is highly valued. The surrounding 50023 ZIP code reflects a well-educated population, with 56% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a median household income of $109,044.

The low poverty rate of 4.8% contributes to a stable learning environment where students can focus on academic and personal growth. The school operates within Ankeny's large suburban setting in Polk County, providing students with both community connection and access to broader educational and extracurricular opportunities that complement their middle school experience.