Alighieri Dante Montessori School vs McKay K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 395 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
East Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
109 students
McKay K-8 School
East Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
| Measure | Alighieri Dante Montessori School East Boston, Massachusetts | McKay K-8 School East Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #924 of 1,009 | #931 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #39565 of 50,301 | #39979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 109 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 109 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | East Boston | East Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.4 vs 27.7).
- •Alighieri Dante Montessori School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Alighieri Dante Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •McKay K-8 School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.9).
- •McKay K-8 School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 109.
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 Alighieri Dante Montessori School better than McKay K-8 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 Alighieri Dante Montessori School and McKay K-8 School?
About 395 m in a straight line, between East Boston and East Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alighieri Dante Montessori School: 109. McKay K-8 School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alighieri Dante Montessori School and McKay K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Alighieri Dante Montessori School is 924th of 1,009 and McKay K-8 School is 931st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).