Prairie View Elementary vs River City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie View Elementary
Post Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
River City Middle School
Post Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
| Measure | Prairie View Elementary Post Falls, Idaho | River City Middle School Post Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 352 | #39 of 106 |
| National rank | #19886 of 50,301 | #6068 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 349 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Post Falls | Post Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.6 vs 57.3).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •River City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 42.7%).
- •River City Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.5).
- •River City Middle School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 349.
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 Prairie View Elementary better than River City Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prairie View Elementary and River City Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Post Falls and Post Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie View Elementary: 349. River City Middle School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie View Elementary and River City Middle School rank in Idaho?
Prairie View Elementary is 133rd of 352 and River City Middle School is 39th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).