Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,106 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
404 students
| Measure | Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl Indianapolis, Indiana | Hawthorne Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 335 | #808 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12580 of 15,369 | #32825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,106 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 26.5).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 69.1%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 404.
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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (38.7 vs 26.5 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 Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl: 1,106. Hawthorne Elementary School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl is 305th of 335 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 808th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).