Freedom Middle School vs Hiawatha Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 827 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Middle School
Berwyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
Hiawatha Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle School Berwyn, Illinois | Hiawatha Elem School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 670 | #1461 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12877 of 15,369 | #38549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| city | Berwyn | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 24.9).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 81.7%).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Freedom Middle School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 394.
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 Freedom Middle School better than Hiawatha Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elem School ranks higher (30.0 vs 24.9 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 Freedom Middle School and Hiawatha Elem School?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Berwyn and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle School: 504. Hiawatha Elem School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle School and Hiawatha Elem School rank in Illinois?
Freedom Middle School is 541st of 670 and Hiawatha Elem School is 1461st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).