Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary vs Ridge View Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
531 students
Ridge View Community School
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
528 students
| Measure | Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary Brunswick, Maine | Ridge View Community School Dexter, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 312 | #277 of 312 |
| National rank | #14330 of 50,301 | #32434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 531 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 24% |
| city | Brunswick | Dexter |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 39.3).
- •Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 76.5%).
- •Ridge View Community School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.3).
- •Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 528.
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 Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary better than Ridge View Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 39.3 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 Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary and Ridge View Community School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Brunswick and Dexter in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary: 531. Ridge View Community School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary and Ridge View Community School rank in Maine?
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is 87th of 312 and Ridge View Community School is 277th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).