Hickory Hills Middle vs Weller Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 6.4 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
Weller Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Middle Springfield, Missouri | Weller Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 392 | #875 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11010 of 15,369 | #35242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.3 vs 35.1).
- •Weller Elem. does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Weller Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Hickory Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 78.1%).
- •Weller Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Hickory Hills Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 292.
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 Weller Elem.?
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 Weller Elem.?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Middle: 456. Weller Elem.: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Middle and Weller Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Middle is 304th of 392 and Weller Elem. is 875th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).