Hiawatha Elementary vs Sanford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
201 students
Sanford Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Sanford Middle Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 923 | #191 of 266 |
| National rank | #9042 of 50,301 | #7090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 201 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 52.5).
- •Sanford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 34.8%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.2).
- •Sanford Middle is the larger school with 728 students compared with 201.
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 Elementary better than Sanford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elementary ranks higher (73.3 vs 52.5 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 Elementary and Sanford Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elementary: 201. Sanford Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elementary and Sanford Middle rank in Minnesota?
Hiawatha Elementary is 322nd of 923 and Sanford Middle is 191st of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).