Broadmeadow vs Riverdale
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadmeadow
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Riverdale
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
206 students
| Measure | Broadmeadow Needham, Massachusetts | Riverdale Dedham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,009 | #566 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2703 of 50,301 | #19547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 502 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 47% |
| city | Needham | Dedham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Broadmeadow scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 58.1).
- •Broadmeadow does better on math proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Broadmeadow does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Riverdale does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.3).
- •Broadmeadow is the larger school with 502 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 Broadmeadow better than Riverdale?
On the Success Index (US), Broadmeadow ranks higher (84.4 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 Broadmeadow and Riverdale?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Needham and Dedham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broadmeadow: 502. Riverdale: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broadmeadow and Riverdale rank in Massachusetts?
Broadmeadow is 133rd of 1,009 and Riverdale is 566th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).