Nixon Elementary School vs. Hiawatha Elementary School
Should I attend Nixon Elementary School or Hiawatha Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Hiawatha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
304 students
319 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#977 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
45
43
Grade 1 Students
55
49
Grade 2 Students
59
45
Grade 3 Students
61
52
Grade 4 Students
42
42
Grade 5 Students
42
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
14%
9%
% White
48%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%