Joppatowne Elementary vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joppatowne Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Riverside Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Joppatowne Elementary Joppa, Maryland | Riverside Elementary Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 879 | #547 of 879 |
| National rank | #35451 of 50,301 | #36070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Joppa | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.7 vs 33.8).
- •Joppatowne Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Joppatowne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 67.2%).
- •Joppatowne Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 481.
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 Joppatowne Elementary 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 Joppatowne Elementary and Riverside Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Joppa and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joppatowne Elementary: 495. Riverside Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joppatowne Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in Maryland?
Joppatowne Elementary is 543rd of 879 and Riverside Elementary is 547th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).