Riverbend Elementary School vs Thurston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverbend Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Thurston Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | Riverbend Elementary School Springfield, Oregon | Thurston Middle School Springfield, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 678 | #52 of 208 |
| National rank | #45118 of 50,301 | #7370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 49% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 19.6).
- •Thurston Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Thurston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Thurston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 100.7%).
- •Riverbend Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Thurston Middle School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 424.
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 Riverbend Elementary School better than Thurston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston Middle School ranks higher (51.3 vs 19.6 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 Riverbend Elementary School and Thurston Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverbend Elementary School: 424. Thurston Middle School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverbend Elementary School and Thurston Middle School rank in Oregon?
Riverbend Elementary School is 607th of 678 and Thurston Middle School is 52nd of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).