Ella J Baker Montessori School
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-8
1,014th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Ella J Baker Montessori School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ella J Baker Montessori School 1,014th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Ella J Baker Montessori School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 257 students tested
Ella J Baker Montessori School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 617 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.7% | 39.9% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| White | 33.9% | 29.8% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 14.1% | ▲ 11.9 pts | |
| Black | 7.6% | 9.9% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 6.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Ella J Baker Montessori School
Typical home value $567K in zip 77006 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Ella J Baker Montessori School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Wharton K-8 Dual Language AcademyHouston ISD · 0.7 mi away871st of 4,406
ELA 68% · Math 59% - 10Arabic Immersion Magnet SchoolHouston ISD · 1 mi away419th of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 70% - 4Gregory-Lincoln Ed CtrHouston ISD · 1 mi away3,064th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 34% - 10River Oaks ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away105th of 4,406
ELA 88% · Math 80% - 8Poe ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away1,048th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 54% - 7Macgregor ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away1,488th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 54% - 1Elevate CollegiateElevate Collegiate Charter School · 2 mi away · charter4,367th of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 11% - 7Crockett ElHouston ISD · 2.1 mi away1,355th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ella J Baker Montessori School in?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Ella J Baker Montessori School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ella J Baker Montessori School 1,014th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ella J Baker Montessori School?
Hispanic 40%, White 30%, Asian 14%, Black 10% (617 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ella J Baker Montessori School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77006 is $567K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.