Riverside MS vs Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside MS
Ellwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
Coal Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
308 students
| Measure | Riverside MS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch Coal Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 521 | #478 of 521 |
| National rank | #5002 of 15,369 | #13332 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 307 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 103.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| city | Ellwood City | Coal Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 22.5).
- •Riverside MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Riverside MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 45%).
- •Riverside MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 103.2%).
- •Riverside MS does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.5).
- •Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 308 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 MS better than Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside MS ranks higher (62.2 vs 22.5 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 MS and Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Coal Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside MS: 307. Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside MS and Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Riverside MS is 237th of 521 and Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is 478th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).