Montessori Magnet School vs Sand Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori Magnet School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
Sand Creek Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 5–8
873 students
| Measure | Montessori Magnet School Albany, New York | Sand Creek Middle School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 2,536 | #277 of 785 |
| National rank | #16194 of 50,301 | #5057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 322 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.9 vs 62.0).
- •Sand Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Montessori Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 47.4%).
- •Sand Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •Sand Creek Middle School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 322.
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 Montessori Magnet School better than Sand Creek Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Montessori Magnet School and Sand Creek Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori Magnet School: 322. Sand Creek Middle School: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori Magnet School and Sand Creek Middle School rank in New York?
Montessori Magnet School is 952nd of 2,536 and Sand Creek Middle School is 277th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).