Cooper Montessori vs Merrill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Montessori
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
225 students
Merrill Elementary
Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Cooper Montessori Burlington, Wisconsin | Merrill Elementary Beloit, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,069 | #956 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #22274 of 50,301 | #43090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 225 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | Burlington | Beloit |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 22.8).
- •Cooper Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Cooper Montessori does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 15%).
- •Cooper Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 83.9%).
- •Merrill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.8).
- •Cooper Montessori is the larger school with 225 students compared with 224.
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 Cooper Montessori better than Merrill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Montessori ranks higher (54.1 vs 22.8 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 Cooper Montessori and Merrill Elementary?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Beloit in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Montessori: 225. Merrill Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Montessori and Merrill Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Cooper Montessori is 570th of 1,069 and Merrill Elementary is 956th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).