Cooper Upper Elementary School vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Upper Elementary School
Westland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
638 students
Riverside Middle School
Dearborn Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,139 students
| Measure | Cooper Upper Elementary School Westland, Michigan | Riverside Middle School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 485 | #349 of 485 |
| National rank | #8506 of 15,369 | #10880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 638 | 1,139 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 1,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| city | Westland | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 34.9).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 71.9%).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Riverside Middle School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 638.
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 Cooper Upper Elementary School better than Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Upper Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 34.9 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 Cooper Upper Elementary School and Riverside Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Westland and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Upper Elementary School: 638. Riverside Middle School: 1,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Upper Elementary School and Riverside Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cooper Upper Elementary School is 244th of 485 and Riverside Middle School is 349th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).