Monticello Middle vs Swan River Montessori Charter Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monticello Middle
Monticello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
Swan River Montessori Charter Sch
Monticello · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
| Measure | Monticello Middle Monticello, Minnesota | Swan River Montessori Charter Sch Monticello, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 266 | #215 of 923 |
| National rank | #2817 of 15,369 | #6502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 860 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 3.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Monticello | Monticello |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swan River Montessori Charter Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 72.6).
- •Monticello Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Swan River Montessori Charter Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Swan River Montessori Charter Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.7% vs 28.8%).
- •Swan River Montessori Charter Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.6).
- •Monticello Middle is the larger school with 860 students compared with 161.
- •Monticello Middle is a public school while Swan River Montessori Charter Sch 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 Monticello Middle better than Swan River Montessori Charter Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Swan River Montessori Charter Sch ranks higher (77.4 vs 72.6 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 Middle and Swan River Montessori Charter Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Monticello in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monticello Middle: 860. Swan River Montessori Charter Sch: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monticello Middle and Swan River Montessori Charter Sch rank in Minnesota?
Monticello Middle is 79th of 266 and Swan River Montessori Charter Sch is 215th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).