Carrillo El vs Kipp Intrepid Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrillo El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
509 students
| Measure | Carrillo El Houston, Texas | Kipp Intrepid Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2883 of 4,686 | #1040 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32935 of 50,301 | #9558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 346 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Intrepid Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 38.5).
- •Kipp Intrepid Preparatory does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Kipp Intrepid Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Carrillo El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 88.8%).
- •Carrillo El does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.1).
- •Kipp Intrepid Preparatory is the larger school with 509 students compared with 346.
- •Carrillo El is a public school while Kipp Intrepid Preparatory 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 Carrillo El better than Kipp Intrepid Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Intrepid Preparatory ranks higher (41.2 vs 38.5 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 Carrillo El and Kipp Intrepid Preparatory?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrillo El: 346. Kipp Intrepid Preparatory: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrillo El and Kipp Intrepid Preparatory rank in Texas?
Carrillo El is 2883rd of 4,686 and Kipp Intrepid Preparatory is 1040th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).