Glenwood Springs Middle School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Springs Middle School
Glenwood Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
Riverside School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Glenwood Springs Middle School Glenwood Springs, Colorado | Riverside School New Castle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 262 | #141 of 262 |
| National rank | #11372 of 15,369 | #9473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Glenwood Springs | New Castle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 32.6).
- •Glenwood Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 58.7%).
- •Glenwood Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Riverside School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 380.
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 Glenwood Springs Middle School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (41.6 vs 32.6 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 Glenwood Springs Middle School and Riverside School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Glenwood Springs and New Castle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Springs Middle School: 380. Riverside School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Springs Middle School and Riverside School rank in Colorado?
Glenwood Springs Middle School is 183rd of 262 and Riverside School is 141st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).