Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Riverside School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics Boulder, Colorado | Riverside School New Castle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 262 | #141 of 262 |
| National rank | #5934 of 15,369 | #9473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Boulder | New Castle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 41.6).
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 40.8%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.2).
- •Riverside School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 482.
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 Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics ranks higher (57.9 vs 41.6 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 Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics and Riverside School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Boulder and New Castle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics: 482. Riverside School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics and Riverside School rank in Colorado?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is 73rd of 262 and Riverside School is 141st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).