Ella J Baker Montessori School vs Lamar H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students
Lamar H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,968 students
| Measure | Ella J Baker Montessori School Houston, Texas | Lamar H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1533 of 4,686 | #580 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #22417 of 50,301 | #6954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 610 | 2,968 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 2,968 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 53.9).
- •Lamar H S does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Lamar H S does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 47.2%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.8).
- •Lamar H S is the larger school with 2,968 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 Ella J Baker Montessori School better than Lamar H S?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar H S ranks higher (55.3 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 Ella J Baker Montessori School and Lamar H S?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J Baker Montessori School: 610. Lamar H S: 2,968. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J Baker Montessori School and Lamar H S rank in Texas?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is 1533rd of 4,686 and Lamar H S is 580th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).