Hutchinson Tiger Elementary vs New Discoveries Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
375 students
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Hutchinson · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
219 students
| Measure | Hutchinson Tiger Elementary Hutchinson, Minnesota | New Discoveries Montessori Academy Hutchinson, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 923 | #774 of 923 |
| National rank | #9384 of 50,301 | #31403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 375 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hutchinson Tiger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 40.8).
- •Hutchinson Tiger Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 59.4%).
- •New Discoveries Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.9).
- •Hutchinson Tiger Elementary is the larger school with 375 students compared with 219.
- •Hutchinson Tiger Elementary is a public school while New Discoveries Montessori Academy 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 Hutchinson Tiger Elementary better than New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hutchinson Tiger Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 40.8 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 Hutchinson Tiger Elementary and New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary: 375. New Discoveries Montessori Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hutchinson Tiger Elementary and New Discoveries Montessori Academy rank in Minnesota?
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary is 336th of 923 and New Discoveries Montessori Academy is 774th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).