Hilliard El vs Kipp Legacy Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilliard El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
820 students
| Measure | Hilliard El Houston, Texas | Kipp Legacy Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4612 of 4,686 | #4202 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47635 of 50,301 | #42498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 545 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 15.0).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on math proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 98.7%).
- •Hilliard El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.6).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory is the larger school with 820 students compared with 545.
- •Hilliard El is a public school while Kipp Legacy Preparatory 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 Hilliard El better than Kipp Legacy Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Legacy Preparatory ranks higher (23.7 vs 15.0 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 Hilliard El and Kipp Legacy Preparatory?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilliard El: 545. Kipp Legacy Preparatory: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilliard El and Kipp Legacy Preparatory rank in Texas?
Hilliard El is 4612th of 4,686 and Kipp Legacy Preparatory is 4202nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).