Black Middle vs Kipp Nexus Pri
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Pri
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
739 students
| Measure | Black Middle Houston, Texas | Kipp Nexus Pri Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #718 of 1,684 | #4638 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7444 of 15,369 | #48214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,364 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 13.7).
- •Black Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 91.5%).
- •Black Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.7).
- •Black Middle is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 739.
- •Black Middle is a public school while Kipp Nexus Pri 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 Pri?
On the Success Index (US), Black Middle ranks higher (50.9 vs 13.7 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 Pri?
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 Pri: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Middle and Kipp Nexus Pri rank in Texas?
Black Middle is 718th of 1,684 and Kipp Nexus Pri is 4638th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).