Houston El vs Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 589 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
496 students
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
393 students
| Measure | Houston El Austin, Texas | Kipp Austin Beacon Prep Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3835 of 4,686 | #1178 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39464 of 50,301 | #10345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 496 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 28.6).
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 25%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 92.9%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.4).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 496 students compared with 393.
- •Houston El is a public school while Kipp Austin Beacon Prep 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 Houston El better than Kipp Austin Beacon Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Austin Beacon Prep ranks higher (37.6 vs 28.6 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 Houston El and Kipp Austin Beacon Prep?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 496. Kipp Austin Beacon Prep: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Kipp Austin Beacon Prep rank in Texas?
Houston El is 3835th of 4,686 and Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is 1178th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).