Montgomery El vs Petersen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Petersen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Montgomery El Houston, Texas | Petersen El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3469 of 4,686 | #3879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36987 of 50,301 | #39760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 28.1).
- •Montgomery El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Petersen El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Montgomery El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 96.1%).
- •Montgomery El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Montgomery El is the larger school with 373 students compared with 357.
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 Montgomery El better than Petersen El?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery El ranks higher (32.4 vs 28.1 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 Montgomery El and Petersen El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery El: 373. Petersen El: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery El and Petersen El rank in Texas?
Montgomery El is 3469th of 4,686 and Petersen El is 3879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).