Hartman Intrmd Sch vs Riverside MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartman Intrmd Sch
Ellwood City · Public middle · Grades 5–6
225 students
Riverside MS
Ellwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Hartman Intrmd Sch Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Riverside MS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 521 | #237 of 521 |
| National rank | #5817 of 15,369 | #5002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 225 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Ellwood City | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 58.4).
- •Riverside MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Riverside MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Riverside MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 64.9%).
- •Hartman Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.1).
- •Riverside MS is the larger school with 307 students compared with 225.
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 Hartman Intrmd Sch better than Riverside MS?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside MS ranks higher (62.2 vs 58.4 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 Hartman Intrmd Sch and Riverside MS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartman Intrmd Sch: 225. Riverside MS: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartman Intrmd Sch and Riverside MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hartman Intrmd Sch is 277th of 521 and Riverside MS is 237th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).