Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School vs First State Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
557 students
First State Montessori Academy
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
657 students
| Measure | Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Wilmington, Delaware | First State Montessori Academy Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 121 | #59 of 121 |
| National rank | #47058 of 50,301 | #20585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 557 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 51% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First State Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 16.1).
- •First State Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 11%).
- •First State Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 30%).
- •Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.3).
- •First State Montessori Academy is the larger school with 657 students compared with 557.
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 Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School better than First State Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), First State Montessori Academy ranks higher (56.5 vs 16.1 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 Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School and First State Montessori Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School: 557. First State Montessori Academy: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School and First State Montessori Academy rank in Delaware?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is 116th of 121 and First State Montessori Academy is 59th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).