River City Middle School vs West Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River City Middle School
Post Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
West Ridge Elementary School
Post Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | River City Middle School Post Falls, Idaho | West Ridge Elementary School Post Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 106 | #153 of 352 |
| National rank | #6068 of 15,369 | #21774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 550 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Post Falls | Post Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 54.9).
- •West Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •West Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •River City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 38.8%).
- •River City Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.2).
- •River City Middle School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 425.
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 River City Middle School better than West Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River City Middle School ranks higher (57.3 vs 54.9 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 River City Middle School and West Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Post Falls and Post Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River City Middle School: 550. West Ridge Elementary School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River City Middle School and West Ridge Elementary School rank in Idaho?
River City Middle School is 39th of 106 and West Ridge Elementary School is 153rd of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).