Grant Middle School vs Riverdale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 338 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Middle School
Fairview Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
254 students
Riverdale Middle School
Port Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
| Measure | Grant Middle School Fairview Heights, Illinois | Riverdale Middle School Port Byron, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 670 | #179 of 670 |
| National rank | #10818 of 15,369 | #5666 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 36% |
| city | Fairview Heights | Port Byron |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 35.2).
- •Riverdale Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Riverdale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Riverdale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 44.5%).
- •Grant Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.1).
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 Grant Middle School better than Riverdale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Middle School ranks higher (59.2 vs 35.2 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 Grant Middle School and Riverdale Middle School?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Fairview Heights and Port Byron in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Middle School: 254. Riverdale Middle School: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Middle School and Riverdale Middle School rank in Illinois?
Grant Middle School is 425th of 670 and Riverdale Middle School is 179th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).