Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School vs Montbello High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
585 students
Montbello High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,112 students
| Measure | Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado | Montbello High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 993 | #302 of 307 |
| National rank | #47389 of 50,301 | #16384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 12.6).
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Montbello High School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Montbello High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 88.9%).
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Montbello High School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 585.
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 Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School better than Montbello High School?
On the Success Index (US), Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School ranks higher (15.5 vs 12.6 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 Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School and Montbello High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School: 585. Montbello High School: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School and Montbello High School rank in Colorado?
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School is 944th of 993 and Montbello High School is 302nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).