Southview Middle School

Summary:

Southview Middle School is a public secondary school located in Ankeny, Iowa, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 896 students. It is part of the Ankeny Community School District, which is ranked 46th out of 309 school districts in Iowa and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Southview Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Southview's 8th-grade students scored 89.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 77.5%, and 89% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 73.2%. Southview's 9th-grade students also performed significantly better than the state average in both English Language Arts (86.4% vs. 74.9%) and Mathematics (78.9% vs. 63.3%). The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2 in the 2022-2023 school year may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Southview Middle School's academic excellence is noteworthy, the school's student population is less diverse compared to some nearby schools, such as Timberline School and Prairieview School. Additionally, Southview has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a relatively more affluent student population compared to some of the other schools in the area. These factors may have implications for the school's resource allocation, support services, and overall educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 8-9

1020 SW Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023

(515) 965-9635

District: Ankeny Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,827

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 881

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southview Middle School ranks better than 92.9% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southview Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Southview Middle School employs 57.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southview Middle School is $12,827.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Southview Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Southview Middle School 24^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Southview Middle School in the ranking list.)

Ankeny Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ankeny Community School District 46^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southview Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2022	80.23	37^th	337	89.0%
2023	80.17	38^th	334	88.6%
2024	84.02	24^th	337	92.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southview Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	568	10	12	24	2	0	9	0	625
2015	600	14	18	24	0	1	20	0	677
2016	651	13	20	32	0	3	28	0	747
2017	704	22	27	43	1	3	18	0	818
2018	727	20	31	41	0	2	26	0	847
2019	744	25	31	51	1	2	40	0	894
2020	717	29	29	58	2	2	47	0	884
2021	702	17	20	59	2	0	49	0	849
2022	749	19	23	67	2	0	50	0	910
2023	707	24	23	80	2	0	59	1	896
2024	648	46	34	81	3	0	68	1	881

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southview Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	625	43.0	14.5	13.8
2015	677	46.0	14.7	17.9
2016	747	46.0	16.2	16.5
2017	818	48.8	16.7	18.3
2018	847	47.7	17.7	16.5
2019	894	51.5	17.3	22.7
2020	884	58.9	14.9	19
2021	849	56.2	15.1	13.1
2022	910	57.2	15.8	19.8
2023	896	58.6	15.2	22.2
2024	881	57.8	15.2	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southview Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	625	43.0	14.5	13.8
2015	677	46.0	14.7	17.9
2016	747	46.0	16.2	16.5
2017	818	48.8	16.7	18.3
2018	847	47.7	17.7	16.5
2019	894	51.5	17.3	22.7
2020	884	58.9	14.9	19
2021	849	56.2	15.1	13.1
2022	910	57.2	15.8	19.8
2023	896	58.6	15.2	22.2
2024	881	57.8	15.2	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southview Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$357 (2.8%)	$12,470 (97.2%)	$12,827

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southview Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southview Middle School)	76.4	87.3	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)	77.7	88.3	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southview Middle School)	82.7	87.1	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)	83.5	84.1	0.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	894	896	0.2%
African American	25	24	4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	31	23	25.8%
Hispanic	51	80	56.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	744	707	5%
Two or More Races	40	59	47.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.7%	22.2%	0.5%

Schools Near Southview Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southview Middle School	Public, Alternative	8-9	1020 SW Cherry St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9635	881	58	15.2	20.0%	648 (73.6%)	46 (5.2%)	81 (9.2%)	34 (3.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.7%)								(n/a)	89.5	86.4		89.0	78.9		79.9		$12,827	$357	$12,470
Northview Middle School	Public, Alternative	8-9	1302 N Ankeny Blvd	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9700	1,021	69	14.8	15.8%	822 (80.5%)	46 (4.5%)	67 (6.6%)	29 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.5%)								(n/a)	92.2	91.8		87.6	77.9		80.7		$13,230	$291	$12,939
Johnston Middle School	Public, Alternative	8-9	6501 NW 62nd Ave	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 278-0476	1,200	67	17.9	26.3%	817 (68.1%)	131 (10.9%)	94 (7.8%)	90 (7.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (4.8%)								(n/a)	84.7	87.4		80.0	77.8		72.0		$11,024	$470	$10,555
Ruby Van Meter	Public, Alternative	K-12	710 28th St	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8220	112	23	4.9	58.9%	56 (50.0%)	20 (17.9%)	27 (24.1%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.5%)								(n/a)		8.3	0.0		0.0	0.0		0.0	$63,840	$14,304	$49,537
Valley Southwoods	Public, Alternative	9	625 S 35th St	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-4500	744	49	15.2	31.0%	405 (54.4%)	92 (12.4%)	136 (18.3%)	44 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (8.7%)								(n/a)		77.7			68.4				$14,577	$194	$14,383
Prairieview School	Public, Alternative	8-9	655 SE University Ave	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-2770	1,078	64	16.9	13.0%	802 (74.4%)	57 (5.3%)	90 (8.3%)	72 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.2%)								(n/a)	87.1	83.7		80.6	75.1		68.7		$12,062	$173	$11,889
Timberline School	Public, Alternative	8-9	2605 SE LA Grant Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-9444	918	62	14.7	24.4%	581 (63.3%)	98 (10.7%)	71 (7.7%)	91 (9.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (7.8%)								(n/a)	78.6	78.9		73.2	71.7		62.8		$11,911	$176	$11,734

Frequently Asked Questions about Southview Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Southview Middle School?

Students at Southview Middle School are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Southview Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 881 students attended Southview Middle School.

What district is Southview Middle School in?

Ankeny Community School District

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