Hilliard El vs Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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 Polaris Academy for Boys
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
341 students
| Measure | Hilliard El Houston, Texas | Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4612 of 4,686 | #1304 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #47635 of 50,301 | #11107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 545 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 45% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 15.0).
- •Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys does better on math proficiency (45% vs 25%).
- •Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 19%).
- •Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.7%).
- •Hilliard El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •Hilliard El is the larger school with 545 students compared with 341.
- •Hilliard El is a public school while Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys 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 Polaris Academy for Boys?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys ranks higher (33.9 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 Polaris Academy for Boys?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilliard El: 545. Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilliard El and Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys rank in Texas?
Hilliard El is 4612th of 4,686 and Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is 1304th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).