Hastings Middle School vs Raymond A Watson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.2 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
Raymond A Watson Elem School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Hastings Middle School Hastings, Nebraska | Raymond A Watson Elem School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 123 | #274 of 511 |
| National rank | #7127 of 15,369 | #17226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 757 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 52.3).
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 63%).
- •Hastings Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Hastings Middle School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 336.
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 Raymond A Watson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Raymond A Watson Elem School ranks higher (61.4 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 Raymond A Watson Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings Middle School: 757. Raymond A Watson Elem School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings Middle School and Raymond A Watson Elem School rank in Nebraska?
Hastings Middle School is 85th of 123 and Raymond A Watson Elem School is 274th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).