Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Hastings Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades K–4
470 students
Hastings Middle School
Hastings · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,183 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Hastings, Minnesota | Hastings Middle School Hastings, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #243 of 923 | #51 of 266 |
| National rank | #7109 of 50,301 | #2116 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 470 | 1,183 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 1,183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.3 vs 76.3).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Hastings Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Hastings Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 33%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •Hastings Middle School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 470.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Christa McAuliffe Elementary better than Hastings Middle 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Hastings Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 470. Hastings Middle School: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Hastings Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 243rd of 923 and Hastings Middle School is 51st of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).