Riverside Middle vs Schurz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Middle
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
Schurz Elementary
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
223 students
| Measure | Riverside Middle Watertown, Wisconsin | Schurz Elementary Watertown, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 359 | #674 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #9151 of 15,369 | #26117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 616 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schurz Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 43.1).
- •Schurz Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Schurz Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Riverside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 67.3%).
- •Schurz Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.6).
- •Riverside Middle is the larger school with 616 students compared with 223.
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 Middle better than Schurz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Schurz Elementary ranks higher (48.6 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 Riverside Middle and Schurz Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Middle: 616. Schurz Elementary: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Middle and Schurz Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Riverside Middle is 266th of 359 and Schurz Elementary is 674th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).