Garden Oaks Montessori vs Helms El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students
Helms El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Garden Oaks Montessori Houston, Texas | Helms El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1818 of 4,686 | #1763 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25034 of 50,301 | #24606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 763 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.2 vs 50.8).
- •Helms El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Helms El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 48.9%).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori is the larger school with 763 students compared with 501.
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 Garden Oaks Montessori better than Helms El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garden Oaks Montessori and Helms El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Oaks Montessori: 763. Helms El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Oaks Montessori and Helms El rank in Texas?
Garden Oaks Montessori is 1818th of 4,686 and Helms El is 1763rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).