Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy vs Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
292 students
| Measure | Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy Dallas, Texas | Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2164 of 4,686 | #1431 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #28025 of 50,301 | #11871 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 30.3).
- •Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is the larger school with 341 students compared with 292.
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 Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy better than Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy ranks higher (45.8 vs 30.3 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 Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy and Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy: 341. Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy and Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center rank in Texas?
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is 2164th of 4,686 and Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center is 1431st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).