Riverdale Elementary vs William Wirt Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
William Wirt Middle
Riverdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,124 students
| Measure | Riverdale Elementary Riverdale, Maryland | William Wirt Middle Riverdale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #792 of 879 | #219 of 225 |
| National rank | #46190 of 50,301 | #14952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 1,124 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| city | Riverdale | Riverdale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 11.6).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •William Wirt Middle does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 96.5%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •William Wirt Middle is the larger school with 1,124 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 Riverdale Elementary better than William Wirt Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary ranks higher (17.8 vs 11.6 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 Riverdale Elementary and William Wirt Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Riverdale and Riverdale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverdale Elementary: 586. William Wirt Middle: 1,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverdale Elementary and William Wirt Middle rank in Maryland?
Riverdale Elementary is 792nd of 879 and William Wirt Middle is 219th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).