Gardiner Regional Middle School vs River View Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Regional Middle School
Gardiner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
River View Community School
South Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
192 students
| Measure | Gardiner Regional Middle School Gardiner, Maine | River View Community School South Gardiner, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 84 | #173 of 312 |
| National rank | #5583 of 15,369 | #22174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 425 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Gardiner | South Gardiner |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 54.3).
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •River View Community School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 40.6%).
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 192.
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 Gardiner Regional Middle School better than River View Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks higher (59.5 vs 54.3 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 Gardiner Regional Middle School and River View Community School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and South Gardiner in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Regional Middle School: 425. River View Community School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Regional Middle School and River View Community School rank in Maine?
Gardiner Regional Middle School is 33rd of 84 and River View Community School is 173rd of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).