Hawthorne School vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Whittier School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Hawthorne School Bozeman, Montana | Whittier School Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 267 | #44 of 267 |
| National rank | #3518 of 50,301 | #11204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | Bozeman | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 70.2).
- •Hawthorne School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Hawthorne School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Hawthorne School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 36.6%).
- •Whittier School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.3).
- •Hawthorne School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 262.
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 School better than Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne School ranks higher (82.7 vs 70.2 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 School and Whittier School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne School: 348. Whittier School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne School and Whittier School rank in Montana?
Hawthorne School is 6th of 267 and Whittier School is 44th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).