Hiawatha Middle School vs Jefferson West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Middle School
Hiawatha · Public middle · Grades 5–8
278 students
Jefferson West Middle
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
276 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Middle School Hiawatha, Kansas | Jefferson West Middle Meriden, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 205 | #57 of 205 |
| National rank | #9205 of 15,369 | #8478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 278 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Hiawatha | Meriden |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 42.8).
- •Jefferson West Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Hiawatha Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Jefferson West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 54%).
- •Hiawatha Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Hiawatha Middle School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 276.
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 Middle School better than Jefferson West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson West Middle ranks higher (46.2 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 Middle School and Jefferson West Middle?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Hiawatha and Meriden in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Middle School: 278. Jefferson West Middle: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Middle School and Jefferson West Middle rank in Kansas?
Hiawatha Middle School is 79th of 205 and Jefferson West Middle is 57th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).