Dresden Elementary School vs Richmond Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dresden Elementary School
Dresden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
74 students
Richmond Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
86 students
| Measure | Dresden Elementary School Dresden, Maine | Richmond Middle School Richmond, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 312 | #21 of 84 |
| National rank | #27743 of 50,301 | #3960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 74 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Dresden | Richmond |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 46.2).
- •Richmond Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 52.7%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 8.6).
- •Richmond Middle School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 74.
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 Dresden Elementary School better than Richmond Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 46.2 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 Dresden Elementary School and Richmond Middle School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Dresden and Richmond in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dresden Elementary School: 74. Richmond Middle School: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dresden Elementary School and Richmond Middle School rank in Maine?
Dresden Elementary School is 229th of 312 and Richmond Middle School is 21st of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).