Amelia Earhart Middle vs John F. Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelia Earhart Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
743 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
864 students
| Measure | Amelia Earhart Middle Riverside, California | John F. Kennedy Elementary Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,334 | #1589 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6455 of 15,369 | #20896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 743 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.5 vs 56.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Amelia Earhart Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Amelia Earhart Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 56.8%).
- •Amelia Earhart Middle does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 864 students compared with 743.
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 Amelia Earhart Middle better than John F. Kennedy Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amelia Earhart Middle and John F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelia Earhart Middle: 743. John F. Kennedy Elementary: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelia Earhart Middle and John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Amelia Earhart Middle is 351st of 1,334 and John F. Kennedy Elementary is 1589th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).