Northwest MS vs Riverside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 631 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
821 students
Riverside El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
694 students
| Measure | Northwest MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Riverside El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 521 | #1569 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14940 of 15,369 | #48110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 821 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 11.7).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100.7%).
- •Northwest MS is the larger school with 821 students compared with 694.
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 Northwest MS better than Riverside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside El Sch ranks higher (14.0 vs 11.7 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 Northwest MS and Riverside El Sch?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest MS: 821. Riverside El Sch: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest MS and Riverside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest MS is 513th of 521 and Riverside El Sch is 1569th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).