Hillcrest High School vs Monticello Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Ammon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students
Monticello Montessori Charter School
Ammon · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
185 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Ammon, Idaho | Monticello Montessori Charter School Ammon, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 134 | #310 of 352 |
| National rank | #9031 of 16,910 | #38274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,230 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Ammon | Ammon |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 30.4).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Monticello Montessori Charter School does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.6).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 185.
- •Hillcrest High School is a public school while Monticello Montessori Charter School is a charter 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 Hillcrest High School better than Monticello Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (47.6 vs 30.4 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 Hillcrest High School and Monticello Montessori Charter School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ammon and Ammon in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 1,230. Monticello Montessori Charter School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Monticello Montessori Charter School rank in Idaho?
Hillcrest High School is 76th of 134 and Monticello Montessori Charter School is 310th of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).