Hastings Middle School vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Middle School
Hastings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Hastings Middle School Hastings, Nebraska | Hawthorne Elementary School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 123 | #257 of 511 |
| National rank | #7127 of 15,369 | #16178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 757 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 52.3).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 63%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Hastings Middle School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 343.
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 Hastings Middle School better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 52.3 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 Hastings Middle School and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings Middle School: 757. Hawthorne Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings Middle School and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Hastings Middle School is 85th of 123 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 257th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).