Perry Lower Intrmd Sch vs Riverside MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
Ellwood City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
225 students
Riverside MS
Ellwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Perry Lower Intrmd Sch Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Riverside MS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 1,627 | #237 of 521 |
| National rank | #13231 of 50,301 | #5002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 225 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| city | Ellwood City | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Lower Intrmd Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 62.2).
- •Perry Lower Intrmd Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Riverside MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Riverside MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 58.7%).
- •Perry Lower Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch better than Riverside MS?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Lower Intrmd Sch ranks higher (67.3 vs 62.2 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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch and Riverside MS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch: 225. Riverside MS: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Lower Intrmd Sch and Riverside MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is 630th of 1,627 and Riverside MS is 237th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).