Hawthorne Elementary vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Albert Lea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Southwest Middle
Albert Lea · Public middle · Grades 6–7
486 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Albert Lea, Minnesota | Southwest Middle Albert Lea, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #732 of 923 | #201 of 266 |
| National rank | #27831 of 50,301 | #8198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 400 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| city | Albert Lea | Albert Lea |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 46.1).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 63%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 486 students compared with 400.
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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (47.5 vs 46.1 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Southwest Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Albert Lea and Albert Lea in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 400. Southwest Middle: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Southwest Middle rank in Minnesota?
Hawthorne Elementary is 732nd of 923 and Southwest Middle is 201st of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).