Hiawatha Elementary School vs McFarland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Othello · Public elementary · Grades K–6
579 students
McFarland Middle School
Othello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elementary School Othello, Washington | McFarland Middle School Othello, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1095 of 1,154 | #347 of 363 |
| National rank | #41991 of 50,301 | #13379 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 579 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| city | Othello | Othello |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 22.2).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •McFarland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 83.8%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.1).
- •McFarland Middle School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 579.
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 Hiawatha Elementary School better than McFarland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elementary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 22.2 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 Hiawatha Elementary School and McFarland Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Othello and Othello in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elementary School: 579. McFarland Middle School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elementary School and McFarland Middle School rank in Washington?
Hiawatha Elementary School is 1095th of 1,154 and McFarland Middle School is 347th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).