North Side Primary School vs Riverside MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Side Primary School
Ellwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–2
376 students
Riverside MS
Ellwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | North Side Primary School Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Riverside MS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,627 | #237 of 521 |
| National rank | #16274 of 50,301 | #5002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Ellwood City | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.8 vs 62.2).
- •North Side Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 55.4%).
- •North Side Primary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •North Side Primary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 307.
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 North Side Primary School better than Riverside MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Side Primary School and Riverside MS?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Side Primary School: 376. Riverside MS: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Side Primary School and Riverside MS rank in Pennsylvania?
North Side Primary School is 722nd of 1,627 and Riverside MS is 237th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).