Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alief Montessori Community 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alief Montessori Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Alief Montessori Community School's student population of 367 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing love for lifelong learning
School Rankings
Alief Montessori Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alief Montessori Community School is 0.70, 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
#1335 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
38%
6%
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
5%
24%
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
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alief Montessori Community School's ranking?
Alief Montessori Community School is ranked #1335 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alief Montessori Community School?
367 students attend Alief Montessori Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Alief Montessori Community School students are Asian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alief Montessori Community School?
Alief Montessori Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alief Montessori Community School offer ?
Alief Montessori Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alief Montessori Community School part of?
Alief Montessori Community School is part of Alief Montessori Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Alief Montessori Community School located?
Alief Montessori Community School is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 31 other public schools located in Alief.
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