Lawson Middle vs Montgomery El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawson Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,069 students
Montgomery El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Lawson Middle Houston, Texas | Montgomery El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,684 | #3469 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12605 of 15,369 | #36987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,069 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 26.4).
- •Montgomery El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Montgomery El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 92.7%).
- •Montgomery El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •Lawson Middle is the larger school with 1,069 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 Lawson Middle better than Montgomery El?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery El ranks higher (32.4 vs 26.4 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 Lawson Middle and Montgomery El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawson Middle: 1,069. Montgomery El: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawson Middle and Montgomery El rank in Texas?
Lawson Middle is 1505th of 1,684 and Montgomery El is 3469th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).