Hawthorne Elem. vs Southwest Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 315 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elem.
Mexico · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
442 students
Southwest Elem.
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades K–2
441 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elem. Mexico, Missouri | Southwest Elem. Dexter, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #852 of 1,159 | #371 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #34099 of 50,301 | #15949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 442 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Mexico | Dexter |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 36.8).
- •Southwest Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 100%).
- •Southwest Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Hawthorne Elem. is the larger school with 442 students compared with 441.
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 Elem. better than Southwest Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elem. ranks higher (63.3 vs 36.8 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 Hawthorne Elem. and Southwest Elem.?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Mexico and Dexter in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elem.: 442. Southwest Elem.: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elem. and Southwest Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hawthorne Elem. is 852nd of 1,159 and Southwest Elem. is 371st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).