Riverside El Sch vs Riverside MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 185 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside El Sch
Ellwood City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
Riverside MS
Ellwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Riverside El Sch Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Riverside MS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #625 of 1,627 | #237 of 521 |
| National rank | #13104 of 50,301 | #5002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Ellwood City | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 62.2).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Riverside MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 55.4%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Riverside El Sch is the larger school with 667 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 Riverside El Sch better than Riverside MS?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside El Sch ranks higher (67.5 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 Riverside El Sch and Riverside MS?
About 185 m in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside El Sch: 667. Riverside MS: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside El Sch and Riverside MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Riverside El Sch is 625th of 1,627 and Riverside MS is 237th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).