Ella J. Baker Montessori School, formerly Woodrow Wilson Montessori School and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, is a public K-8 Montessori school in the Cherryhurst Addition subdivision in the Neartown area of Houston, Texas.
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ella J Baker Montessori School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella J Baker Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ella J Baker Montessori School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Ella J Baker Montessori School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella J Baker Montessori School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella J Baker Montessori School's ranking?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is ranked #1197 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ella J Baker Montessori School often compared to?
Ella J Baker Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ella J Baker Montessori School?
617 students attend Ella J Baker Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ella J Baker Montessori School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella J Baker Montessori School?
Ella J Baker Montessori School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ella J Baker Montessori School offer ?
Ella J Baker Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ella J Baker Montessori School part of?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ella J Baker Montessori School located?
Ella J Baker Montessori School is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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