SOUTHVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Southview Middle School is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Ankeny Comm School District school district, located in Ankeny, IA with about 847 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Southview Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Southview Middle School is a public school located in Ankeny, Iowa, serving students in grades 8 and 9. As part of the Ankeny Community School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between middle school and high school by providing a focused, supportive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The campus on SW Cherry Street serves as a key facility within the district, helping to manage the growth of the local student population while maintaining the district's standards for excellence.

The school’s academic approach is designed to prepare students for the challenges of the high school curriculum, offering a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By fostering a collaborative culture between students, staff, and the Ankeny community, Southview Middle School aims to encourage personal responsibility, critical thinking, and civic engagement. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or detailed curriculum information can access these resources through the official Ankeny Community School District website.

For more information, contact Southview Middle School at (515) 965-9635 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.