Hickory Hills Middle vs Mexico Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 244 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Hills Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Mexico Middle
Mexico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Middle Springfield, Missouri | Mexico Middle Mexico, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 392 | #325 of 392 |
| National rank | #11010 of 15,369 | #11649 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Springfield | Mexico |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 31.4).
- •Mexico Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Hickory Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 100%).
- •Mexico Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
- •Mexico Middle is the larger school with 461 students compared with 456.
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 Hickory Hills Middle better than Mexico Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Hills Middle ranks higher (34.3 vs 31.4 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 Hickory Hills Middle and Mexico Middle?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Mexico in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Middle: 456. Mexico Middle: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Middle and Mexico Middle rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Middle is 304th of 392 and Mexico Middle is 325th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).