Richard Butler School vs Riverdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Butler School
Butler · Public middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
Riverdale School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
273 students
| Measure | Richard Butler School Butler, New Jersey | Riverdale School Riverdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 440 | #505 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1089 of 15,369 | #5628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 291 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| city | Butler | Riverdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Butler School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 78.9).
- •Richard Butler School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Richard Butler School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Riverdale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 34.4%).
- •Riverdale School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.7).
- •Richard Butler School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 273.
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 Richard Butler School better than Riverdale School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Butler School ranks higher (82.7 vs 78.9 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 Richard Butler School and Riverdale School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Butler and Riverdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Butler School: 291. Riverdale School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Butler School and Riverdale School rank in New Jersey?
Richard Butler School is 149th of 440 and Riverdale School is 505th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).