Community Montessori vs NextGeneration STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 644 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Montessori
Escondido · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
795 students
NextGeneration STEAM Academy
Lathrop · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
797 students
| Measure | Community Montessori Escondido, California | NextGeneration STEAM Academy Lathrop, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 5,693 | #2042 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20118 of 50,301 | #26912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 795 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Escondido | Lathrop |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 47.4).
- •NextGeneration STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Community Montessori does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Community Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 49.1%).
- •Community Montessori does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.2).
- •NextGeneration STEAM Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 795.
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 Community Montessori better than NextGeneration STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Community Montessori ranks higher (57.2 vs 47.4 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 Community Montessori and NextGeneration STEAM Academy?
About 644 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Lathrop in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Montessori: 795. NextGeneration STEAM Academy: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Montessori and NextGeneration STEAM Academy rank in California?
Community Montessori is 1523rd of 5,693 and NextGeneration STEAM Academy is 2042nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).