Southside Early Learning Center vs Sparta Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Early Learning Center
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
268 students
Sparta Montessori School
Sparta · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
| Measure | Southside Early Learning Center Sparta, Wisconsin | Sparta Montessori School Sparta, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 1,069 | #499 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #34916 of 50,301 | #20164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 268 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Sparta | Sparta |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparta Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 35.6).
- •Sparta Montessori School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Sparta Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Sparta Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 53%).
- •Southside Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.9).
- •Southside Early Learning Center is the larger school with 268 students compared with 161.
- •Southside Early Learning Center is a public school while Sparta Montessori School 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 Southside Early Learning Center better than Sparta Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Sparta Montessori School ranks higher (57.2 vs 35.6 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 Southside Early Learning Center and Sparta Montessori School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Sparta in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Early Learning Center: 268. Sparta Montessori School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Early Learning Center and Sparta Montessori School rank in Wisconsin?
Southside Early Learning Center is 855th of 1,069 and Sparta Montessori School is 499th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).