Hicks El vs Kipp Unity Pri
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hicks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
645 students
Kipp Unity Pri
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
1,050 students
| Measure | Hicks El Houston, Texas | Kipp Unity Pri Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3458 of 4,686 | #1334 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36909 of 50,301 | #20454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 645 | 1,050 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 1,050 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 77% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Unity Pri scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 32.5).
- •Kipp Unity Pri does better on math proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •Kipp Unity Pri does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Kipp Unity Pri does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 91%).
- •Hicks El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 22.8).
- •Kipp Unity Pri is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 645.
- •Hicks El is a public school while Kipp Unity Pri 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 Hicks El better than Kipp Unity Pri?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Unity Pri ranks higher (56.7 vs 32.5 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 Hicks El and Kipp Unity Pri?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hicks El: 645. Kipp Unity Pri: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hicks El and Kipp Unity Pri rank in Texas?
Hicks El is 3458th of 4,686 and Kipp Unity Pri is 1334th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).