Northwestern MS vs Rice Avenue MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern MS
Albion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
266 students
Rice Avenue MS
Girard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
443 students
| Measure | Northwestern MS Albion, Pennsylvania | Rice Avenue MS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 521 | #246 of 521 |
| National rank | #6851 of 15,369 | #5108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 266 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.5% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Albion | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Avenue MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 53.7).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 104.5%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Rice Avenue MS is the larger school with 443 students compared with 266.
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 Northwestern MS better than Rice Avenue MS?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Avenue MS ranks higher (61.7 vs 53.7 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 Northwestern MS and Rice Avenue MS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Albion and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern MS: 266. Rice Avenue MS: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern MS and Rice Avenue MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwestern MS is 309th of 521 and Rice Avenue MS is 246th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).