Lewis & Clark Middle School vs River Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
River Valley Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Lewis & Clark Middle School Meridian, Idaho | River Valley Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 106 | #64 of 352 |
| National rank | #5138 of 15,369 | #12834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 898 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 61.5).
- •River Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 53.8%).
- •River Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.4).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 468.
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 Lewis & Clark Middle School better than River Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Elementary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 61.5 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School and River Valley Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis & Clark Middle School: 898. River Valley Elementary School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis & Clark Middle School and River Valley Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Lewis & Clark Middle School is 26th of 106 and River Valley Elementary School is 64th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).