Ridgemount Junior Public School vs Westview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgemount Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
Westview Middle School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
265 students
| Measure | Ridgemount Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Westview Middle School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3172 of 3,871 | #3198 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3172 of 3,871 | #3198 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 460 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.3% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 50% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/ridgemount/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westview/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (26.8 vs 26.3).
- •Ridgemount Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Ridgemount Junior Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 265.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ridgemount Junior Public School better than Westview Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ridgemount Junior Public School and Westview Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ridgemount Junior Public School: 460. Westview Middle School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ridgemount Junior Public School and Westview Middle School rank in Ontario?
Ridgemount Junior Public School is 3172nd of 3,871 and Westview Middle School is 3198th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).