A
Very Good
88/100

Southview Middle School

📚 08 – 09 🏫 High School
📍 1020 SW Cherry St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 76% · Math 82% proficient · 75th percentile in Iowa
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
881
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%75/100reading 70th percentile, math 80th percentile among Iowa middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency76% (+7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White80%84%reading +6 pts, math +8 pts76th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts28th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +10 pts, math +11 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income57%67%reading +5 pts, math +12 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1020 SW Cherry St
City Ankeny
ZIP Code 50023
District 1903690
NCES School ID 190369002186
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50023

Understanding the community around Southview Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $109,044
Per Capita Income $44,327
Poverty Rate 3.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.3%
High School or Higher 98.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $293,000
Median Rent $1,214
Owner-Occupied 70.8%
Renter-Occupied 29.2%
View full data for ZIP 50023 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southview Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.6%
Hispanic/Latino 9.2%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Black 5.2%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 881
Teachers (FTE) 57.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southview Middle School?
Southview Middle School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southview Middle School?
Southview Middle School has 881 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Southview Middle School serve?
Southview Middle School serves grades 08 – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southview Middle School receive per student?
Southview Middle School receives $14,014 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southview Middle School in 50023 ▼
Avg Home Value
$357,414
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,506
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
29.2%

Other Schools in 50023

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026