Pierce Park Elementary School vs Riverglen JR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pierce Park Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
233 students
Riverglen JR High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
497 students
| Measure | Pierce Park Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Riverglen JR High School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 352 | #40 of 106 |
| National rank | #20980 of 50,301 | #6069 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 233 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverglen JR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 56.0).
- •Pierce Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Pierce Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Pierce Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 37.8%).
- •Riverglen JR High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Riverglen JR High School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 233.
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 Pierce Park Elementary School better than Riverglen JR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverglen JR High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 56.0 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 Pierce Park Elementary School and Riverglen JR High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pierce Park Elementary School: 233. Riverglen JR High School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pierce Park Elementary School and Riverglen JR High School rank in Idaho?
Pierce Park Elementary School is 139th of 352 and Riverglen JR High School is 40th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).