Golden Rule Southwest vs Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Rule Southwest
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
214 students
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Balch Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
618 students
| Measure | Golden Rule Southwest Dallas, Texas | Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy Balch Springs, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2318 of 4,686 | #1359 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #29062 of 50,301 | #14574 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 214 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Dallas | Balch Springs |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Rule Southwest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 24.0).
- •Golden Rule Southwest does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Golden Rule Southwest does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 96.7%).
- •Golden Rule Southwest does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is the larger school with 618 students compared with 214.
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 Golden Rule Southwest better than Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Rule Southwest ranks higher (44.3 vs 24.0 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 Golden Rule Southwest and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Balch Springs in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Rule Southwest: 214. Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Rule Southwest and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy rank in Texas?
Golden Rule Southwest is 2318th of 4,686 and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is 1359th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).