Ella J Baker Montessori School vs Poe El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
Poe El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
| Measure | Ella J Baker Montessori School Houston, Texas | Poe El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1533 of 4,686 | #956 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22417 of 50,301 | #15745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 610 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 59% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poe El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 53.9).
- •Poe El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Poe El 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 35%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.7).
- •Poe El is the larger school with 748 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 Poe El?
On the Success Index (US), Poe El ranks higher (63.6 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 Poe El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J Baker Montessori School: 610. Poe El: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J Baker Montessori School and Poe El rank in Texas?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is 1533rd of 4,686 and Poe El is 956th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).