Grissom El vs Montgomery El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grissom El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Montgomery El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Grissom El Houston, Texas | Montgomery El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4249 of 4,686 | #3469 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43005 of 50,301 | #36987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 22.9).
- •Montgomery El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Montgomery El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Montgomery El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 95%).
- •Grissom El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 12.9).
- •Grissom El is the larger school with 424 students compared with 373.
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 Grissom El better than Montgomery El?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery El ranks higher (32.4 vs 22.9 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 Grissom El and Montgomery El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grissom El: 424. Montgomery El: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grissom El and Montgomery El rank in Texas?
Grissom El is 4249th of 4,686 and Montgomery El is 3469th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).