Hickory Hills Middle vs Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.8 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
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
Springfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
155 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Middle Springfield, Missouri | Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #304 of 392 | – |
| National rank | #11010 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 456 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 60%).
- •Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Hickory Hills Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 155.
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 Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
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 Hickory Hills Middle and Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Middle: 456. Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Middle and Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Middle is 304th of 392 and Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr is unranked among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).