Magnolia Elementary vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
Riverside Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Magnolia Elementary Joppa, Maryland | Riverside Elementary Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 879 | #547 of 879 |
| National rank | #45668 of 50,301 | #36070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 545 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 25% |
| city | Joppa | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 18.7).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 14%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 88.1%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Magnolia Elementary is the larger school with 545 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 Magnolia Elementary better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 18.7 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 Magnolia Elementary and Riverside Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Joppa and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Elementary: 545. Riverside Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in Maryland?
Magnolia Elementary is 772nd of 879 and Riverside Elementary is 547th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).