Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
Riverside Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle Newport News, Virginia | Riverside Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 340 | #1054 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4685 of 15,369 | #24417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,087 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | – | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 51.1).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 506.
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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 51.1 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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle and Riverside Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle: 1,087. Riverside Elementary: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle and Riverside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is 284th of 340 and Riverside Elementary is 1054th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).