Dailey Middle vs Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dailey Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
388 students
| Measure | Dailey Middle Austin, Texas | Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1550 of 1,684 | #772 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13010 of 15,369 | #7790 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 767 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 59% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 24.1).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on math proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Dailey Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.4).
- •Dailey Middle is the larger school with 767 students compared with 388.
- •Dailey Middle is a public school while Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters 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 Dailey Middle better than Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters ranks higher (49.3 vs 24.1 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 Dailey Middle and Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dailey Middle: 767. Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dailey Middle and Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters rank in Texas?
Dailey Middle is 1550th of 1,684 and Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is 772nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).