Innovations STEM Academy vs Sparta Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovations STEM Academy
Sparta · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
Sparta Montessori School
Sparta · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
| Measure | Innovations STEM Academy Sparta, Wisconsin | Sparta Montessori School Sparta, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 359 | #499 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #3735 of 15,369 | #20164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 90 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44.5% |
| city | Sparta | Sparta |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovations STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 57.2).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Sparta Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 32.2%).
- •Sparta Montessori School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.0).
- •Sparta Montessori School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 90.
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 Innovations STEM Academy better than Sparta Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Innovations STEM Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 57.2 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 Innovations STEM Academy and Sparta Montessori School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Sparta in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovations STEM Academy: 90. Sparta Montessori School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovations STEM Academy and Sparta Montessori School rank in Wisconsin?
Innovations STEM Academy is 70th of 359 and Sparta Montessori School is 499th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).