Hiawatha Elem School vs J Sterling Morton East High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
Cicero · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,394 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elem School Berwyn, Illinois | J Sterling Morton East High Sch Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1461 of 2,303 | #656 of 691 |
| National rank | #38549 of 50,301 | #16589 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 394 | 3,394 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 3,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7% |
| city | Berwyn | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 10.1).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 87.2%).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.3).
- •J Sterling Morton East High Sch is the larger school with 3,394 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 Hiawatha Elem School better than J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elem School ranks higher (30.0 vs 10.1 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 Hiawatha Elem School and J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elem School: 394. J Sterling Morton East High Sch: 3,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elem School and J Sterling Morton East High Sch rank in Illinois?
Hiawatha Elem School is 1461st of 2,303 and J Sterling Morton East High Sch is 656th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).