Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy vs William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag
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
William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 4–8
517 students
| Measure | Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy Dallas, Texas | William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2164 of 4,686 | #23 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #28025 of 50,301 | #508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 341 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 98% |
| Math proficiency | – | 98% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 45.8).
- •William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 65.7%).
- •Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.2).
- •William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag is the larger school with 517 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 Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy better than William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag?
On the Success Index (US), William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag ranks higher (87.6 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 Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy and William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag?
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. William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy and William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag rank in Texas?
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy is 2164th of 4,686 and William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag is 23rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).