School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery vs Southlawn School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
590 students
Southlawn School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–3
235 students
| Measure | School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery Rochester, New York | Southlawn School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2398 of 2,536 | #419 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44556 of 50,301 | #5807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 590 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 64.5% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southlawn School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 20.5).
- •Southlawn School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 13%).
- •Southlawn School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 13%).
- •Southlawn School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 81.2%).
- •Southlawn School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.3).
- •School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery is the larger school with 590 students compared with 235.
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 School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery better than Southlawn School?
On the Success Index (US), Southlawn School ranks higher (78.6 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 School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery and Southlawn School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery: 590. Southlawn School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery and Southlawn School rank in New York?
School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery is 2398th of 2,536 and Southlawn School is 419th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).