Maxwell Elementary School vs Montbello High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 549 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Montbello High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,112 students
| Measure | Maxwell Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Montbello High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 993 | #302 of 307 |
| National rank | #48647 of 50,301 | #16384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 638 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 5% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.6 vs 12.6).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 5%).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 13%).
- •Montbello High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 92.9%).
- •Montbello High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Montbello High School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 638.
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 Maxwell Elementary School better than Montbello High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maxwell Elementary School and Montbello High School?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Elementary School: 638. Montbello High School: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Elementary School and Montbello High School rank in Colorado?
Maxwell Elementary School is 975th of 993 and Montbello High School is 302nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).