Discovery CS vs Montessori Regional CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 476 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
626 students
Montessori Regional CS
Erie · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
626 students
| Measure | Discovery CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Montessori Regional CS Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1443 of 1,627 | #1158 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44776 of 50,301 | #31821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 626 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 36% |
| city | Philadelphia | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Regional CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 20.1).
- •Montessori Regional CS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Montessori Regional CS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Montessori Regional CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Montessori Regional CS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.4).
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 Discovery CS better than Montessori Regional CS?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Regional CS ranks higher (40.2 vs 20.1 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 Discovery CS and Montessori Regional CS?
About 476 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery CS: 626. Montessori Regional CS: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery CS and Montessori Regional CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Discovery CS is 1443rd of 1,627 and Montessori Regional CS is 1158th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).