Macarthur Elementary vs Montessori Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
Montessori Elementary School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
452 students
| Measure | Macarthur Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Montessori Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 416 | #251 of 416 |
| National rank | #40398 of 50,301 | #45238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 241 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 19.4).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Montessori Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Montessori Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100%).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 17.4).
- •Montessori Elementary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 241.
- •Macarthur Elementary is a public school while Montessori Elementary School 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 Macarthur Elementary better than Montessori Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Macarthur Elementary ranks higher (27.0 vs 19.4 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 Macarthur Elementary and Montessori Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macarthur Elementary: 241. Montessori Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macarthur Elementary and Montessori Elementary School rank in New Mexico?
Macarthur Elementary is 151st of 416 and Montessori Elementary School is 251st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).