Carnegie Vanguard H S vs Ella J Baker Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie Vanguard H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students
| Measure | Carnegie Vanguard H S Houston, Texas | Ella J Baker Montessori School Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,419 | #1533 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1293 of 16,910 | #22417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 855 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carnegie Vanguard H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 53.9).
- •Carnegie Vanguard H S does better on math proficiency (95% vs 40%).
- •Carnegie Vanguard H S does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 56%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 32.5%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.1).
- •Carnegie Vanguard H S is the larger school with 855 students compared with 610.
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 Carnegie Vanguard H S better than Ella J Baker Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Carnegie Vanguard H S ranks higher (79.8 vs 53.9 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 Carnegie Vanguard H S and Ella J Baker Montessori School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnegie Vanguard H S: 855. Ella J Baker Montessori School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnegie Vanguard H S and Ella J Baker Montessori School rank in Texas?
Carnegie Vanguard H S is 56th of 1,419 and Ella J Baker Montessori School is 1533rd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).