Bittersweet Elementary School vs Fred J Hums Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bittersweet Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
327 students
| Measure | Bittersweet Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana | Fred J Hums Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,053 | #586 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10359 of 50,301 | #24808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 494 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 47% |
| city | Mishawaka | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bittersweet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 50.5).
- •Bittersweet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Bittersweet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Fred J Hums Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 34%).
- •Fred J Hums Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.5).
- •Bittersweet Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 327.
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 Bittersweet Elementary School better than Fred J Hums Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bittersweet Elementary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 50.5 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 Bittersweet Elementary School and Fred J Hums Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Mishawaka and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bittersweet Elementary School: 494. Fred J Hums Elementary School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bittersweet Elementary School and Fred J Hums Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Bittersweet Elementary School is 148th of 1,053 and Fred J Hums Elementary School is 586th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).