Hodges Bend Middle vs Kipp Academy West
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodges Bend Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
Kipp Academy West
Sugarland · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
422 students
| Measure | Hodges Bend Middle Houston, Texas | Kipp Academy West Sugarland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1070 of 1,684 | #565 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9725 of 15,369 | #6146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 765 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Sugarland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Academy West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 40.4).
- •Kipp Academy West does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Kipp Academy West does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Kipp Academy West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 78.8%).
- •Hodges Bend Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
- •Hodges Bend Middle is the larger school with 765 students compared with 422.
- •Hodges Bend Middle is a public school while Kipp Academy West 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 Hodges Bend Middle better than Kipp Academy West?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Academy West ranks higher (56.9 vs 40.4 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 Hodges Bend Middle and Kipp Academy West?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Sugarland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hodges Bend Middle: 765. Kipp Academy West: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hodges Bend Middle and Kipp Academy West rank in Texas?
Hodges Bend Middle is 1070th of 1,684 and Kipp Academy West is 565th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).