Monticello Montessori Charter School vs Sandcreek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monticello Montessori Charter School
Ammon · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
185 students
Sandcreek Middle School
Idaho Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
592 students
| Measure | Monticello Montessori Charter School Ammon, Idaho | Sandcreek Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 352 | #33 of 106 |
| National rank | #38274 of 50,301 | #5552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 185 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| city | Ammon | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandcreek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 30.4).
- •Sandcreek Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Sandcreek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Sandcreek Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.1).
- •Sandcreek Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 185.
- •Monticello Montessori Charter School is a charter school while Sandcreek Middle 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 Monticello Montessori Charter School better than Sandcreek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandcreek Middle School ranks higher (59.7 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 Monticello Montessori Charter School and Sandcreek Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ammon and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monticello Montessori Charter School: 185. Sandcreek Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monticello Montessori Charter School and Sandcreek Middle School rank in Idaho?
Monticello Montessori Charter School is 310th of 352 and Sandcreek Middle School is 33rd of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).