Harding Middle School vs Hiawatha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Hiawatha Elementary School Hiawatha, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #132 of 239 | #307 of 654 |
| National rank | #2161 of 15,369 | #7128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 710 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Hiawatha |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.1 vs 76.3).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 53%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.1).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 334.
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 Harding Middle School better than Hiawatha Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harding Middle School and Hiawatha Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 710. Hiawatha Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Hiawatha Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Harding Middle School is 132nd of 239 and Hiawatha Elementary School is 307th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).