Hawthorne Elementary vs McDill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
McDill Elementary
Stevens Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
360 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | McDill Elementary Stevens Point, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,069 | #408 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #35910 of 50,301 | #17003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| city | Madison | Stevens Point |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 34.0).
- •McDill Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •McDill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •McDill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 66.7%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorne Elementary better than McDill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McDill Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 34.0 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 and McDill Elementary?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Madison and Stevens Point in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 360. McDill Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and McDill Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hawthorne Elementary is 876th of 1,069 and McDill Elementary is 408th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).