Riverside Traditional School vs Western Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Traditional School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
Western Valley Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
| Measure | Riverside Traditional School Phoenix, Arizona | Western Valley Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,136 | #186 of 203 |
| National rank | #32779 of 50,301 | #15159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Traditional School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 9.2).
- •Riverside Traditional School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Riverside Traditional School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Riverside Traditional School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.8).
- •Western Valley Middle School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 381.
The Success Index (US) 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 Riverside Traditional School better than Western Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Traditional School ranks higher (38.8 vs 9.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Riverside Traditional School and Western Valley Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Traditional School: 381. Western Valley Middle School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Traditional School and Western Valley Middle School rank in Arizona?
Riverside Traditional School is 577th of 1,136 and Western Valley Middle School is 186th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).