Silver Sands Montessori vs White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 607 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Sands Montessori
Henderson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
226 students
White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,501 students
| Measure | Silver Sands Montessori Henderson, Nevada | White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 408 | #43 of 106 |
| National rank | #21834 of 50,301 | #11914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 226 | 1,501 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 1,501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Sands Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 30.1).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Silver Sands Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 100%).
- •White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.1).
- •White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 226.
- •Silver Sands Montessori is a charter school while White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS 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 Silver Sands Montessori better than White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Sands Montessori ranks higher (54.8 vs 30.1 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 Silver Sands Montessori and White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Sands Montessori: 226. White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS: 1,501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Sands Montessori and White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS rank in Nevada?
Silver Sands Montessori is 65th of 408 and White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is 43rd of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).