George L Cooke School vs School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George L Cooke School
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
590 students
School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
590 students
| Measure | George L Cooke School Monticello, New York | School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2123 of 2,536 | #2398 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39912 of 50,301 | #44556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 590 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 13% |
| city | Monticello | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George L Cooke School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 20.5).
- •George L Cooke School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 13%).
- •School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •George L Cooke School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 81.2%).
- •George L Cooke School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.3).
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 George L Cooke School better than School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery?
On the Success Index (US), George L Cooke School ranks higher (27.8 vs 20.5 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 George L Cooke School and School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George L Cooke School: 590. School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George L Cooke School and School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery rank in New York?
George L Cooke School is 2123rd of 2,536 and School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery is 2398th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).