Hobby El vs Montgomery El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobby El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Montgomery El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Hobby El Houston, Texas | Montgomery El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4046 of 4,686 | #3469 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41207 of 50,301 | #36987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 25.8).
- •Montgomery El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Montgomery El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Montgomery El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 97.1%).
- •Montgomery El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Hobby El is the larger school with 447 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 Hobby El better than Montgomery El?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery El ranks higher (32.4 vs 25.8 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 Hobby El and Montgomery El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hobby El: 447. Montgomery El: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hobby El and Montgomery El rank in Texas?
Hobby El is 4046th of 4,686 and Montgomery El is 3469th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).