Houston El vs Kipp Austin Brave
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 Brave
Austin · Charter high · Grades 9–12
490 students
| Measure | Houston El Austin, Texas | Kipp Austin Brave Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3835 of 4,686 | #1242 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #39464 of 50,301 | #13164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 496 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 17% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Austin Brave scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 28.6).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Kipp Austin Brave does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •Kipp Austin Brave does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 92.1%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 496 students compared with 490.
- •Houston El is a public school while Kipp Austin Brave 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 Brave?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Austin Brave ranks higher (30.8 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 Brave?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 496. Kipp Austin Brave: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Kipp Austin Brave rank in Texas?
Houston El is 3835th of 4,686 and Kipp Austin Brave is 1242nd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).