Durham El vs Garden Oaks Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Garden Oaks Montessori
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students
| Measure | Durham El Houston, Texas | Garden Oaks Montessori Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2233 of 4,686 | #1818 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28462 of 50,301 | #25034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 547 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Oaks Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 45.2).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Durham El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 58%).
- •Durham El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori is the larger school with 763 students compared with 547.
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 Durham El better than Garden Oaks Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Oaks Montessori ranks higher (50.2 vs 45.2 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 Durham El and Garden Oaks Montessori?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham El: 547. Garden Oaks Montessori: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham El and Garden Oaks Montessori rank in Texas?
Durham El is 2233rd of 4,686 and Garden Oaks Montessori is 1818th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).