Forest Brook Middle vs Kipp Legacy Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Brook Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
820 students
| Measure | Forest Brook Middle Houston, Texas | Kipp Legacy Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1565 of 1,684 | #4202 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13102 of 15,369 | #42498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 546 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.6 vs 23.7).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 98.7%).
- •Forest Brook Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 21.6).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory is the larger school with 820 students compared with 546.
- •Forest Brook Middle is a public school while Kipp Legacy 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 Forest Brook Middle better than Kipp Legacy Preparatory?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Brook Middle and Kipp Legacy Preparatory?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Brook Middle: 546. Kipp Legacy Preparatory: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Brook Middle and Kipp Legacy Preparatory rank in Texas?
Forest Brook Middle is 1565th of 1,684 and Kipp Legacy Preparatory is 4202nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).