Garden Oaks Montessori vs Waltrip H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
Waltrip H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,615 students
| Measure | Garden Oaks Montessori Houston, Texas | Waltrip H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1818 of 4,686 | #1256 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #25034 of 50,301 | #13239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 763 | 1,615 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 1,615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Oaks Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 30.5).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Garden Oaks Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 79.6%).
- •Waltrip H S does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Waltrip H S is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 763.
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 Waltrip H S?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Oaks Montessori ranks higher (50.2 vs 30.5 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 Garden Oaks Montessori and Waltrip H S?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Oaks Montessori: 763. Waltrip H S: 1,615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Oaks Montessori and Waltrip H S rank in Texas?
Garden Oaks Montessori is 1818th of 4,686 and Waltrip H S is 1256th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).