Lowrey Middle School vs Riverside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 715 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowrey Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
Riverside Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Lowrey Middle School Dearborn, Michigan | Riverside Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 485 | #1337 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8632 of 15,369 | #45320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 448 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 31% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowrey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 19.3).
- •Lowrey Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Lowrey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Lowrey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 100%).
- •Riverside Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Lowrey Middle School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 397.
- •Lowrey Middle School is a public school while Riverside Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lowrey Middle School better than Riverside Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lowrey Middle School ranks higher (45.4 vs 19.3 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 Lowrey Middle School and Riverside Academy?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowrey Middle School: 448. Riverside Academy: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowrey Middle School and Riverside Academy rank in Michigan?
Lowrey Middle School is 250th of 485 and Riverside Academy is 1337th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).