Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. vs Wydown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
Wydown Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ST Louis, Missouri | Wydown Middle Clayton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1094 of 1,159 | #1 of 392 |
| National rank | #47910 of 50,301 | #208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 71% |
| city | ST Louis | Clayton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wydown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 14.4).
- •Wydown Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 12%).
- •Wydown Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 7.5%).
- •Wydown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 100%).
- •Wydown Middle does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.6).
- •Wydown Middle is the larger school with 604 students compared with 243.
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 Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. better than Wydown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wydown Middle ranks higher (91.3 vs 14.4 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 Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. and Wydown Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Clayton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.: 243. Wydown Middle: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. and Wydown Middle rank in Missouri?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is 1094th of 1,159 and Wydown Middle is 1st of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).