Fairview MS vs Rice Avenue MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview MS
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 5–8
633 students
Rice Avenue MS
Girard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
443 students
| Measure | Fairview MS Fairview, Pennsylvania | Rice Avenue MS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 521 | #246 of 521 |
| National rank | #1426 of 15,369 | #5108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 633 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Fairview | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 61.7).
- •Fairview MS does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Fairview MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Fairview MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 100.5%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
- •Fairview MS is the larger school with 633 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 MS better than Rice Avenue MS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview MS ranks higher (80.4 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 MS and Rice Avenue MS?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Fairview and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview MS: 633. Rice Avenue MS: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview MS and Rice Avenue MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview MS is 76th of 521 and Rice Avenue MS is 246th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).