Alief Middle vs Alief Montessori Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 629 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Alief Montessori Community School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
| Measure | Alief Middle Houston, Texas | Alief Montessori Community School Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,684 | #1775 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12061 of 15,369 | #24723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 821 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alief Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 29.2).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 89.2%).
- •Alief Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.4).
- •Alief Middle is the larger school with 821 students compared with 367.
- •Alief Middle is a public school while Alief Montessori Community 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 Alief Middle better than Alief Montessori Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Alief Montessori Community School ranks higher (50.6 vs 29.2 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 Alief Middle and Alief Montessori Community School?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Middle: 821. Alief Montessori Community School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Middle and Alief Montessori Community School rank in Texas?
Alief Middle is 1448th of 1,684 and Alief Montessori Community School is 1775th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).