Broad Rock Middle School vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Rock Middle School
Wakefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
Riverside Middle School
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
549 students
| Measure | Broad Rock Middle School Wakefield, Rhode Island | Riverside Middle School Riverside, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 58 | #32 of 58 |
| National rank | #2555 of 15,369 | #10475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 554 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 23% |
| city | Wakefield | Riverside |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Broad Rock Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 36.9).
- •Broad Rock Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 23%).
- •Broad Rock Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Broad Rock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 57.9%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •Broad Rock Middle School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 549.
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 Broad Rock Middle School better than Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Broad Rock Middle School ranks higher (73.9 vs 36.9 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 Broad Rock Middle School and Riverside Middle School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Riverside in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Rock Middle School: 554. Riverside Middle School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Rock Middle School and Riverside Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Broad Rock Middle School is 7th of 58 and Riverside Middle School is 32nd of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).