Horace Mann Elementary vs MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary
West Allis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
Milwaukee · Public other · Grades PK–12
823 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary West Allis, Wisconsin | MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #873 of 1,069 | – |
| National rank | #35707 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 384 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 8% |
| city | West Allis | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 8%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 72.1%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is the larger school with 823 students compared with 384.
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 Horace Mann Elementary better than MacDowell Montessori School K3-12?
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 Horace Mann Elementary and MacDowell Montessori School K3-12?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Allis and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary: 384. MacDowell Montessori School K3-12: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary and MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 rank in Wisconsin?
Horace Mann Elementary is 873rd of 1,069 and MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is unranked among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).