Burbank Middle vs Kipp 3d Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 655 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burbank Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,412 students
Kipp 3d Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
513 students
| Measure | Burbank Middle Houston, Texas | Kipp 3d Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #940 of 1,684 | #1048 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8929 of 15,369 | #9618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,412 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burbank Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 40.9).
- •Burbank Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Kipp 3d Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Burbank Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 95.9%).
- •Burbank Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 27.0).
- •Burbank Middle is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 513.
- •Burbank Middle is a public school while Kipp 3d Academy 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 Burbank Middle better than Kipp 3d Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Burbank Middle ranks higher (44.0 vs 40.9 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 Burbank Middle and Kipp 3d Academy?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank Middle: 1,412. Kipp 3d Academy: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank Middle and Kipp 3d Academy rank in Texas?
Burbank Middle is 940th of 1,684 and Kipp 3d Academy is 1048th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).