Attucks Middle vs Kipp Spirit College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Attucks Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
Kipp Spirit College Prep
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
532 students
| Measure | Attucks Middle Houston, Texas | Kipp Spirit College Prep Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1618 of 1,684 | #1424 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13574 of 15,369 | #11832 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 392 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 21.2).
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 19%).
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 97.2%).
- •Attucks Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 26.6).
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep is the larger school with 532 students compared with 392.
- •Attucks Middle is a public school while Kipp Spirit College Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Attucks Middle better than Kipp Spirit College Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Spirit College Prep ranks higher (30.5 vs 21.2 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 Attucks Middle and Kipp Spirit College Prep?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Attucks Middle: 392. Kipp Spirit College Prep: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Attucks Middle and Kipp Spirit College Prep rank in Texas?
Attucks Middle is 1618th of 1,684 and Kipp Spirit College Prep is 1424th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).