Alief Montessori Community School vs Chancellor El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Montessori Community School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Chancellor El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
707 students
| Measure | Alief Montessori Community School Houston, Texas | Chancellor El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1775 of 4,686 | #3134 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24723 of 50,301 | #34735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alief Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 35.8).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Chancellor El does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 20.4).
- •Chancellor El is the larger school with 707 students compared with 367.
- •Alief Montessori Community School is a charter school while Chancellor El is a public 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 Montessori Community School better than Chancellor El?
On the Success Index (US), Alief Montessori Community School ranks higher (50.6 vs 35.8 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 Montessori Community School and Chancellor El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Montessori Community School: 367. Chancellor El: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Montessori Community School and Chancellor El rank in Texas?
Alief Montessori Community School is 1775th of 4,686 and Chancellor El is 3134th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).