Idea la Joya College Preparatory vs Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 509 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea la Joya College Preparatory
La Joya · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
344 students
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
341 students
| Measure | Idea la Joya College Preparatory La Joya, Texas | Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 1,684 | #1304 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9700 of 15,369 | #11107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 344 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | La Joya | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 33.9).
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 97.4%).
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.1).
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory is the larger school with 344 students compared with 341.
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 Idea la Joya College Preparatory better than Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
On the Success Index (US), Idea la Joya College Preparatory ranks higher (40.5 vs 33.9 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 Idea la Joya College Preparatory and Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
About 509 km in a straight line, between La Joya and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea la Joya College Preparatory: 344. Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea la Joya College Preparatory and Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys rank in Texas?
Idea la Joya College Preparatory is 1065th of 1,684 and Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is 1304th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).