M. D. Fox School vs Montessori Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 633 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. D. Fox School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
Montessori Magnet School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
358 students
| Measure | M. D. Fox School Hartford, Connecticut | Montessori Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 596 | #494 of 596 |
| National rank | #46130 of 50,301 | #36269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 562 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 17.9).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 74.9%).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •M. D. Fox School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 358.
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 M. D. Fox School better than Montessori Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Magnet School ranks higher (33.5 vs 17.9 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 M. D. Fox School and Montessori Magnet School?
About 633 m in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. D. Fox School: 562. Montessori Magnet School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. D. Fox School and Montessori Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
M. D. Fox School is 573rd of 596 and Montessori Magnet School is 494th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).