Hyattsville Middle vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hyattsville Middle
Hyattsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,305 students
Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Hyattsville Middle Hyattsville, Maryland | Riverdale Elementary Riverdale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 225 | #792 of 879 |
| National rank | #14099 of 15,369 | #46190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,305 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 1,305 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Hyattsville | Riverdale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.1 vs 17.8).
- •Hyattsville Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Hyattsville Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 94.6%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.4).
- •Hyattsville Middle is the larger school with 1,305 students compared with 586.
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 Hyattsville Middle better than Riverdale 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 Hyattsville Middle and Riverdale Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hyattsville and Riverdale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hyattsville Middle: 1,305. Riverdale Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hyattsville Middle and Riverdale Elementary rank in Maryland?
Hyattsville Middle is 202nd of 225 and Riverdale Elementary is 792nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).