Horn El vs Kipp Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 652 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horn El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
675 students
Kipp Academy Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
508 students
| Measure | Horn El Houston, Texas | Kipp Academy Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3999 of 4,686 | #696 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40773 of 50,301 | #7281 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 675 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 65% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 26.4).
- •Kipp Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •Kipp Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Horn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 91.9%).
- •Horn El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 25.4).
- •Horn El is the larger school with 675 students compared with 508.
- •Horn El is a public school while Kipp Academy Middle 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 Horn El better than Kipp Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Academy Middle ranks higher (51.6 vs 26.4 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 Horn El and Kipp Academy Middle?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horn El: 675. Kipp Academy Middle: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horn El and Kipp Academy Middle rank in Texas?
Horn El is 3999th of 4,686 and Kipp Academy Middle is 696th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).