MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 vs Wauwatosa STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
Milwaukee · Public other · Grades PK–12
823 students
Wauwatosa STEM
Wauwatosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
127 students
| Measure | MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Wauwatosa STEM Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #22 of 1,069 |
| National rank | – | #2075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 823 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 31.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 87% |
| city | Milwaukee | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on math proficiency (87% vs 8%).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 19%).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 55.7%).
- •MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 31.8).
- •MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is the larger school with 823 students compared with 127.
- •MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is a public school while Wauwatosa STEM is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 better than Wauwatosa STEM?
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 MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 and Wauwatosa STEM?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12: 823. Wauwatosa STEM: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 and Wauwatosa STEM rank in Wisconsin?
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is unranked and Wauwatosa STEM is 22nd of 1,069 among other schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).