D J Red Simon Middle vs Idea Kyle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D J Red Simon Middle
Kyle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
Idea Kyle Academy
Kyle · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
637 students
| Measure | D J Red Simon Middle Kyle, Texas | Idea Kyle Academy Kyle, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1439 of 1,684 | #3565 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11976 of 15,369 | #37554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 898 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Kyle | Kyle |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Kyle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 29.7).
- •D J Red Simon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 62.5%).
- •D J Red Simon Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 23.6).
- •D J Red Simon Middle is the larger school with 898 students compared with 637.
- •D J Red Simon Middle is a public school while Idea Kyle 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 D J Red Simon Middle better than Idea Kyle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Kyle Academy ranks higher (31.5 vs 29.7 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 D J Red Simon Middle and Idea Kyle Academy?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Kyle and Kyle in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D J Red Simon Middle: 898. Idea Kyle Academy: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D J Red Simon Middle and Idea Kyle Academy rank in Texas?
D J Red Simon Middle is 1439th of 1,684 and Idea Kyle Academy is 3565th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).