Ella J Baker Montessori School vs River Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
River Oaks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
777 students
| Measure | Ella J Baker Montessori School Houston, Texas | River Oaks El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1533 of 4,686 | #160 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22417 of 50,301 | #2766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 610 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 85% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 53.9).
- •River Oaks El does better on math proficiency (85% vs 40%).
- •River Oaks El does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 56%).
- •River Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 32.1%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.9).
- •River Oaks El is the larger school with 777 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 River Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks El ranks higher (84.3 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 River Oaks El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J Baker Montessori School: 610. River Oaks El: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J Baker Montessori School and River Oaks El rank in Texas?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is 1533rd of 4,686 and River Oaks El is 160th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).