Jefferson Elementary vs MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
Milwaukee · Public other · Grades PK–12
823 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #207 of 1,069 | – |
| National rank | #10259 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 222 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 8% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 8%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 55.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.5).
- •MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is the larger school with 823 students compared with 222.
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elementary and MacDowell Montessori School K3-12?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 222. MacDowell Montessori School K3-12: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson Elementary is 207th of 1,069 and MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is unranked among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).