Northview Middle School in Ankeny, IA

At a glance

Reported students

1,021

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

66.43

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–09

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa other enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 52 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

590

Northview Middle School: 1,021 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

15.4:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,004
Teachers (FTE): 58.84
Student–teacher ratio: 17.1:1

What the reported data says about Northview Middle School

Northview Middle School is a public combined / other school serving grades 08–09 in Ankeny. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Ankeny Comm School District. NCES reports 1,021 students for 2024–25.

Among 52 combined / other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 113.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the Iowa median of 17:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Northview Middle School

1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.4%
Students with disabilities: 10.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 17.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White79%
Hispanic7.6%
Black5.1%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial4.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Southview Middle School

Other · Grades 08–09

913 reported students

Terrace Learning Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

361 reported students

Prairie Ridge Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–07

1,004 reported students

Parkview Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–07

865 reported students

Ankeny High School

High · Grades 10–12

1,375 reported students

Rock Creek Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

639 reported students

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Public schools near Northview Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Terrace Learning Center Other · Ankeny Comm School District	PK–PK	361	0.5 mi
Southview Middle School Other · Ankeny Comm School District	08–09	913	1.5 mi
Johnston Middle School Other · Johnston Comm School District	08–09	1,161	7.1 mi
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District	PK–PK	216	8.1 mi
Jessie Franklin Taylor Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District	PK–PK	195	9.2 mi
McKee Elementary School Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District	PK–PK	235	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Northview Middle School

What grades does Northview Middle School serve?

Northview Middle School reports grades 08–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Ankeny Comm School District.

How many students attend Northview Middle School?

Northview Middle School reported 1,021 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 52 Iowa combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,004 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Northview Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 1,021 students and 66.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 17:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Northview Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Northview Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ankeny Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Northview Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

17.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Northview Middle School in?

Northview Middle School is part of Ankeny Comm School District, based in Ankeny, IA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Northview Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Terrace Learning Center (0.5 mi), Southview Middle School (1.5 mi), Johnston Middle School (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.