Beethoven Elementary School vs Riverdale
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beethoven Elementary School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
287 students
Riverdale
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
206 students
| Measure | Beethoven Elementary School West Roxbury, Massachusetts | Riverdale Dedham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,009 | #566 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5285 of 50,301 | #19547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 287 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | West Roxbury | Dedham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beethoven Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 58.1).
- •Riverdale does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.0).
- •Beethoven Elementary School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 206.
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 Beethoven Elementary School better than Riverdale?
On the Success Index (US), Beethoven Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 58.1 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 Beethoven Elementary School and Riverdale?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Roxbury and Dedham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beethoven Elementary School: 287. Riverdale: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beethoven Elementary School and Riverdale rank in Massachusetts?
Beethoven Elementary School is 206th of 1,009 and Riverdale is 566th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).