Black Middle vs Kipp Nexus Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students
Kipp Nexus Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
432 students
| Measure | Black Middle Houston, Texas | Kipp Nexus Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #718 of 1,684 | #1542 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7444 of 15,369 | #12896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,364 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 24.8).
- •Black Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Black Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Black Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 88.2%).
- •Kipp Nexus Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.8).
- •Black Middle is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 432.
- •Black Middle is a public school while Kipp Nexus Middle 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 Black Middle better than Kipp Nexus Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Black Middle ranks higher (50.9 vs 24.8 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 Black Middle and Kipp Nexus Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Middle: 1,364. Kipp Nexus Middle: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Middle and Kipp Nexus Middle rank in Texas?
Black Middle is 718th of 1,684 and Kipp Nexus Middle is 1542nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).