Achievement First Hartford Academy vs Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Hartford · Charter other · Grades K–12
907 students
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
353 students
| Measure | Achievement First Hartford Academy Hartford, Connecticut | Montessori Magnet at Fisher School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #497 of 596 |
| National rank | – | #36454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 907 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 907 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 79.6%).
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 25.2).
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy is the larger school with 907 students compared with 353.
- •Achievement First Hartford Academy is a charter school while Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Achievement First Hartford Academy better than Montessori Magnet at Fisher 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 Achievement First Hartford Academy and Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Hartford Academy: 907. Montessori Magnet at Fisher School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Hartford Academy and Montessori Magnet at Fisher School rank in Connecticut?
Achievement First Hartford Academy is unranked and Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is 497th of 596 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).