Hiawatha Elem vs Hiawatha Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elem
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
337 students
Hiawatha Middle School
Hiawatha · Public middle · Grades 5–8
278 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elem Hiawatha, Kansas | Hiawatha Middle School Hiawatha, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 686 | #79 of 205 |
| National rank | #26426 of 50,301 | #9205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 337 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Hiawatha | Hiawatha |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 42.8).
- •Hiawatha Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Hiawatha Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Hiawatha Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 60.5%).
- •Hiawatha Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.0).
- •Hiawatha Elem is the larger school with 337 students compared with 278.
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 better than Hiawatha Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elem ranks higher (48.1 vs 42.8 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 and Hiawatha Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hiawatha and Hiawatha in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elem: 337. Hiawatha Middle School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elem and Hiawatha Middle School rank in Kansas?
Hiawatha Elem is 327th of 686 and Hiawatha Middle School is 79th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).