PRAIRIE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Prairie Ridge Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Ankeny Comm School District school district, located in Ankeny, IA with about 903 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Prairie Ridge Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prairie Ridge Middle School, located in Ankeny, Iowa, is a key component of the Ankeny Community School District. Serving students in grades 6 and 7, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment during the critical transitional years of middle school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while providing them with the social and emotional resources necessary to navigate their early adolescent years effectively.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. By utilizing the resources of the Ankeny school district, Prairie Ridge aims to prepare its students for future academic success at the secondary level. The administration and faculty focus on a collaborative educational approach, ensuring that students develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world.

For more information, contact Prairie Ridge Middle School at (515) 965-9705 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.