Garcia Ymla vs Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garcia Ymla
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
255 students
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
388 students
| Measure | Garcia Ymla Austin, Texas | Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1443 of 1,684 | #772 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11998 of 15,369 | #7790 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 255 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 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 29.6).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on math proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 95.7%).
- •Garcia Ymla does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 20.4).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is the larger school with 388 students compared with 255.
- •Garcia Ymla 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 Garcia Ymla better than Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters ranks higher (49.3 vs 29.6 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 Ymla and Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia Ymla: 255. Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia Ymla and Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters rank in Texas?
Garcia Ymla is 1443rd 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).