Hawthorn Hill Elem. vs Summit Lakes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Hill Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Summit Lakes Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Hill Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri | Summit Lakes Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,159 | #22 of 392 |
| National rank | #5422 of 50,301 | #1696 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 444 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.2 vs 78.7).
- •Hawthorn Hill Elem. does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Hawthorn Hill Elem. does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Hawthorn Hill Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 14.9%).
- •Summit Lakes Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.8).
- •Summit Lakes Middle is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 444.
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 Hawthorn Hill Elem. better than Summit Lakes Middle?
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 Hawthorn Hill Elem. and Summit Lakes Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Hill Elem.: 444. Summit Lakes Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Hill Elem. and Summit Lakes Middle rank in Missouri?
Hawthorn Hill Elem. is 77th of 1,159 and Summit Lakes Middle is 22nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).