Booker T Washington Spva Magnet vs Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
970 students
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
| Measure | Booker T Washington Spva Magnet Dallas, Texas | Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 1,419 | #2164 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2527 of 16,910 | #28025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 970 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 970 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T Washington Spva Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 45.8).
- •Booker T Washington Spva Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 65.7%).
- •Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.6).
- •Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is the larger school with 970 students compared with 341.
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 Booker T Washington Spva Magnet better than Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T Washington Spva Magnet ranks higher (73.2 vs 45.8 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 Booker T Washington Spva Magnet and Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet: 970. Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T Washington Spva Magnet and Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy rank in Texas?
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet is 159th of 1,419 and Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is 2164th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).