Forestview Middle vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestview Middle
Baxter · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,626 students
Riverside Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
407 students
| Measure | Forestview Middle Baxter, Minnesota | Riverside Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 266 | #373 of 923 |
| National rank | #2538 of 15,369 | #10029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,626 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 1,626 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 65% |
| city | Baxter | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 71.9).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Forestview Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Forestview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 57.5%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.6).
- •Forestview Middle is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 407.
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 Forestview Middle better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forestview Middle ranks higher (74.0 vs 71.9 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 Forestview Middle and Riverside Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestview Middle: 1,626. Riverside Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestview Middle and Riverside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Forestview Middle is 66th of 266 and Riverside Elementary is 373rd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).