Garcia El vs Kipp Dream Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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 Dream Prep
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
929 students
| Measure | Garcia El Houston, Texas | Kipp Dream Prep Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4563 of 4,686 | #3965 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46713 of 50,301 | #40462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 289 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Dream Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 16.8).
- •Kipp Dream Prep does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Kipp Dream Prep does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Kipp Dream Prep 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 23.8).
- •Kipp Dream Prep is the larger school with 929 students compared with 289.
- •Garcia El is a public school while Kipp Dream Prep 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 Dream Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Dream Prep ranks higher (26.9 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 Dream Prep?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia El: 289. Kipp Dream Prep: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia El and Kipp Dream Prep rank in Texas?
Garcia El is 4563rd of 4,686 and Kipp Dream Prep is 3965th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).