Ella J Baker Montessori School vs Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
715 students
| Measure | Ella J Baker Montessori School Houston, Texas | Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1533 of 4,686 | #990 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22417 of 50,301 | #16221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 610 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 66% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 53.9).
- •Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy does better on math proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 39.2%).
- •Ella J Baker Montessori School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.9).
- •Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy is the larger school with 715 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 Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy ranks higher (62.9 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 Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J Baker Montessori School: 610. Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J Baker Montessori School and Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy rank in Texas?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is 1533rd of 4,686 and Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy is 990th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).