Congress Middle vs Hawthorn Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Congress Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Hawthorn Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Congress Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Hawthorn Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 392 | #232 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4412 of 15,369 | #10871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 601 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 64.8).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 30.9%).
- •Congress Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Congress Middle is the larger school with 601 students compared with 450.
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 Congress Middle better than Hawthorn Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem. ranks higher (70.6 vs 64.8 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 Congress Middle and Hawthorn Elem.?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Congress Middle: 601. Hawthorn Elem.: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Congress Middle and Hawthorn Elem. rank in Missouri?
Congress Middle is 85th of 392 and Hawthorn Elem. is 232nd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).