Bellows Falls Middle School vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Vermont, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellows Falls Middle School
Bellows Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
245 students
Riverside Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
247 students
| Measure | Bellows Falls Middle School Bellows Falls, Vermont | Riverside Middle School Springfield, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 28 | #23 of 28 |
| National rank | #6163 of 15,369 | #7064 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 245 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Bellows Falls | Springfield |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellows Falls Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 52.7).
- •Bellows Falls Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 66%).
- •Bellows Falls Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Riverside Middle School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 245.
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 Bellows Falls Middle School better than Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bellows Falls Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 52.7 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 Bellows Falls Middle School and Riverside Middle School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Bellows Falls and Springfield in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellows Falls Middle School: 245. Riverside Middle School: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellows Falls Middle School and Riverside Middle School rank in Vermont?
Bellows Falls Middle School is 21st of 28 and Riverside Middle School is 23rd of 28 among middle schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).