Garcia El vs Kipp 3d Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garcia El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Kipp 3d Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
513 students
| Measure | Garcia El Houston, Texas | Kipp 3d Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4563 of 4,686 | #1048 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #46713 of 50,301 | #9618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 289 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 56% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp 3d Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 16.8).
- •Kipp 3d Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Kipp 3d Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •Kipp 3d Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 100%).
- •Garcia El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 27.0).
- •Kipp 3d Academy is the larger school with 513 students compared with 289.
- •Garcia El 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 Garcia El better than Kipp 3d Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp 3d Academy ranks higher (40.9 vs 16.8 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 Garcia El and Kipp 3d Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia El: 289. Kipp 3d Academy: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia El and Kipp 3d Academy rank in Texas?
Garcia El is 4563rd of 4,686 and Kipp 3d Academy is 1048th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).