Fort River Elementary vs Wildwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort River Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Wildwood Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–6
314 students
| Measure | Fort River Elementary Amherst, Massachusetts | Wildwood Elementary Amherst, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,009 | #461 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12572 of 50,301 | #15420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 64.1).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.5).
- •Fort River Elementary is the larger school with 371 students compared with 314.
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 Fort River Elementary better than Wildwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort River Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 64.1 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 Fort River Elementary and Wildwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort River Elementary: 371. Wildwood Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort River Elementary and Wildwood Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Fort River Elementary is 401st of 1,009 and Wildwood Elementary is 461st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).