Hawthorne Elementary School vs John Muir Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
John Muir Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Seattle, Washington | John Muir Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 1,154 | #654 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #13291 of 50,301 | #22434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 393 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 53.9).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 56.5%).
- •John Muir Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 308.
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 Elementary School better than John Muir Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 53.9 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 Elementary School and John Muir Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 393. John Muir Elementary School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and John Muir Elementary School rank in Washington?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 366th of 1,154 and John Muir Elementary School is 654th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).