John W Runyon El vs Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Runyon El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Balch Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
618 students
| Measure | John W Runyon El Dallas, Texas | Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy Balch Springs, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2981 of 4,686 | #1359 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #33674 of 50,301 | #14574 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 417 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Dallas | Balch Springs |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W Runyon El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 24.0).
- •John W Runyon El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •John W Runyon El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 21%).
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 97.4%).
- •John W Runyon El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.7).
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is the larger school with 618 students compared with 417.
- •John W Runyon El is a public school while Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy 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 John W Runyon El better than Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John W Runyon El ranks higher (37.5 vs 24.0 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 John W Runyon El and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Balch Springs in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Runyon El: 417. Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Runyon El and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy rank in Texas?
John W Runyon El is 2981st of 4,686 and Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is 1359th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).