McGlone Academy vs Montbello High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGlone Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
Montbello High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,112 students
| Measure | McGlone Academy Denver, Colorado | Montbello High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 993 | #302 of 307 |
| National rank | #47650 of 50,301 | #16384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 842 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 5% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGlone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 12.6).
- •McGlone Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 5%).
- •McGlone Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 13%).
- •Montbello High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 89%).
- •McGlone Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Montbello High School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 842.
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 McGlone Academy better than Montbello High School?
On the Success Index (US), McGlone Academy ranks higher (15.0 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 McGlone Academy and Montbello High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGlone Academy: 842. Montbello High School: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGlone Academy and Montbello High School rank in Colorado?
McGlone Academy is 946th of 993 and Montbello High School is 302nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).