Richardson MS vs Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richardson MS
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch
Swarthmore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
| Measure | Richardson MS Springfield, Pennsylvania | Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch Swarthmore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #68 of 521 | #39 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1222 of 15,369 | #490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,081 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| city | Springfield | Swarthmore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 81.7).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 81%).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 24.6%).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Richardson MS is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 560.
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 Richardson MS better than Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch ranks higher (91.5 vs 81.7 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 Richardson MS and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Swarthmore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richardson MS: 1,081. Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richardson MS and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Richardson MS is 68th of 521 and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch is 39th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).