Alcott Elementary vs Matthew Gage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
603 students
Matthew Gage Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
840 students
| Measure | Alcott Elementary Riverside, California | Matthew Gage Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2649 of 5,693 | #700 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32861 of 50,301 | #11676 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 603 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 31.3).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 70.1%).
- •Matthew Gage Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 26.2).
- •Matthew Gage Middle is the larger school with 840 students compared with 603.
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 Alcott Elementary better than Matthew Gage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott Elementary ranks higher (38.6 vs 31.3 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 Alcott Elementary and Matthew Gage Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott Elementary: 603. Matthew Gage Middle: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott Elementary and Matthew Gage Middle rank in California?
Alcott Elementary is 2649th of 5,693 and Matthew Gage Middle is 700th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).