Alief Montessori Community School vs Elsik H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Elsik H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,057 students
| Measure | Alief Montessori Community School Houston, Texas | Elsik H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1775 of 4,686 | #1223 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #24723 of 50,301 | #12932 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 367 | 4,057 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 4,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alief Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 31.8).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 78.8%).
- •Elsik H S does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.4).
- •Elsik H S is the larger school with 4,057 students compared with 367.
- •Alief Montessori Community School is a charter school while Elsik H S 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 Elsik H S?
On the Success Index (US), Alief Montessori Community School ranks higher (50.6 vs 31.8 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 Elsik H S?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Montessori Community School: 367. Elsik H S: 4,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Montessori Community School and Elsik H S rank in Texas?
Alief Montessori Community School is 1775th of 4,686 and Elsik H S is 1223rd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).