Fairview El Sch vs Rice Avenue MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview El Sch
Fairview · Public elementary · Grades K–4
707 students
Rice Avenue MS
Girard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
443 students
| Measure | Fairview El Sch Fairview, Pennsylvania | Rice Avenue MS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 1,627 | #246 of 521 |
| National rank | #2089 of 50,301 | #5108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 707 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| city | Fairview | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 61.7).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 73%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 100.5%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.6).
- •Fairview El Sch is the larger school with 707 students compared with 443.
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 Fairview El Sch better than Rice Avenue MS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview El Sch ranks higher (85.8 vs 61.7 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 Fairview El Sch and Rice Avenue MS?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Fairview and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview El Sch: 707. Rice Avenue MS: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview El Sch and Rice Avenue MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview El Sch is 161st of 1,627 and Rice Avenue MS is 246th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).