Eastern Middle School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 346 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Middle School
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Riverside School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Eastern Middle School Riverside, Connecticut | Riverside School Riverside, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 178 | #7 of 596 |
| National rank | #50 of 15,369 | #38 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 797 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.9% | 1.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 88% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.4 vs 95.0).
- •Riverside School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.6% vs 5.9%).
- •Eastern Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 440.
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 Eastern Middle School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (96.4 vs 95.0 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 Eastern Middle School and Riverside School?
About 346 m in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Middle School: 797. Riverside School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Middle School and Riverside School rank in Connecticut?
Eastern Middle School is 6th of 178 and Riverside School is 7th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).