Ella J Baker Montessori School vs Lanier Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 925 m 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
Lanier Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,485 students
| Measure | Ella J Baker Montessori School Houston, Texas | Lanier Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1533 of 4,686 | #103 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #22417 of 50,301 | #1360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 610 | 1,485 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 80% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 53.9).
- •Lanier Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 40%).
- •Lanier Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 56%).
- •Lanier Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 32.1%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.3).
- •Lanier Middle is the larger school with 1,485 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 Lanier Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lanier Middle ranks higher (80.8 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 Ella J Baker Montessori School and Lanier Middle?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J Baker Montessori School: 610. Lanier Middle: 1,485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J Baker Montessori School and Lanier Middle rank in Texas?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is 1533rd of 4,686 and Lanier Middle is 103rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).