Magnolia Middle vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Middle
Joppa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
Riverside Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Magnolia Middle Joppa, Maryland | Riverside Elementary Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 225 | #547 of 879 |
| National rank | #13088 of 15,369 | #36070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 689 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 25% |
| city | Joppa | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 23.7).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 76.2%).
- •Magnolia Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.7).
- •Magnolia Middle is the larger school with 689 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 Middle better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 23.7 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 Middle and Riverside Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Joppa and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Middle: 689. Riverside Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Middle and Riverside Elementary rank in Maryland?
Magnolia Middle is 185th of 225 and Riverside Elementary is 547th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).