Beckendorff J H vs Odessa Kilpatrick El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckendorff J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,674 students
Odessa Kilpatrick El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
968 students
| Measure | Beckendorff J H Katy, Texas | Odessa Kilpatrick El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 1,684 | #30 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #776 of 15,369 | #739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,674 | 968 |
| Enrollment | 1,674 | 968 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 88% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odessa Kilpatrick El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 84.8).
- •Beckendorff J H does better on math proficiency (89% vs 88%).
- •Beckendorff J H does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Odessa Kilpatrick El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 22.6%).
- •Odessa Kilpatrick El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.4).
- •Beckendorff J H is the larger school with 1,674 students compared with 968.
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 Beckendorff J H better than Odessa Kilpatrick El?
On the Success Index (US), Odessa Kilpatrick El ranks higher (90.2 vs 84.8 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 Beckendorff J H and Odessa Kilpatrick El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beckendorff J H: 1,674. Odessa Kilpatrick El: 968. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beckendorff J H and Odessa Kilpatrick El rank in Texas?
Beckendorff J H is 54th of 1,684 and Odessa Kilpatrick El is 30th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).