Garden Oaks Montessori

901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garden Oaks Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garden Oaks Montessori's student population of 807 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
807 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Garden Oaks Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Oaks Montessori is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#4186 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
37%
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41%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
53%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
32%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garden Oaks Montessori's ranking?
Garden Oaks Montessori is ranked #4186 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Garden Oaks Montessori often compared to?
Garden Oaks Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Durham Elementary School, Helms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Garden Oaks Montessori?
807 students attend Garden Oaks Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Garden Oaks Montessori students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Oaks Montessori?
Garden Oaks Montessori has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden Oaks Montessori offer ?
Garden Oaks Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Garden Oaks Montessori part of?
Garden Oaks Montessori is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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