Douglas Elementary vs Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
Riverside Middle
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary Watertown, Wisconsin | Riverside Middle Watertown, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,069 | #266 of 359 |
| National rank | #23466 of 50,301 | #9151 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 311 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 43.1).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 56.9%).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.6).
- •Riverside Middle is the larger school with 616 students compared with 311.
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 Douglas Elementary better than Riverside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Elementary ranks higher (52.4 vs 43.1 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 Douglas Elementary and Riverside Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary: 311. Riverside Middle: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary and Riverside Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Douglas Elementary is 603rd of 1,069 and Riverside Middle is 266th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).