Emporia Middle School vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emporia Middle School
Emporia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
Riverside Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Emporia Middle School Emporia, Kansas | Riverside Elementary Emporia, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 205 | #574 of 686 |
| National rank | #12490 of 15,369 | #40238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 843 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Emporia | Emporia |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.0 vs 27.3).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Emporia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 82.3%).
- •Emporia Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Emporia Middle School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 385.
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 Emporia Middle School better than Riverside Elementary?
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 Emporia Middle School and Riverside Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Emporia and Emporia in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emporia Middle School: 843. Riverside Elementary: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emporia Middle School and Riverside Elementary rank in Kansas?
Emporia Middle School is 153rd of 205 and Riverside Elementary is 574th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).