Idea Walzem Academy vs Montgomery El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Walzem Academy
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
Montgomery El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Idea Walzem Academy San Antonio, Texas | Montgomery El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4124 of 4,686 | #4257 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41764 of 50,301 | #43096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 611 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Walzem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 22.8).
- •Idea Walzem Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Idea Walzem Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Idea Walzem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 86.3%).
- •Montgomery El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 21.1).
- •Idea Walzem Academy is the larger school with 611 students compared with 248.
- •Idea Walzem Academy is a charter school while Montgomery El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Idea Walzem Academy better than Montgomery El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Walzem Academy ranks higher (24.9 vs 22.8 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 Idea Walzem Academy and Montgomery El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Walzem Academy: 611. Montgomery El: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Walzem Academy and Montgomery El rank in Texas?
Idea Walzem Academy is 4124th of 4,686 and Montgomery El is 4257th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).