Kipp 3d Academy vs Lyons El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp 3d Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
513 students
Lyons El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Kipp 3d Academy Houston, Texas | Lyons El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1048 of 1,684 | #2024 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9618 of 15,369 | #26824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 513 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyons El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 40.9).
- •Lyons El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Lyons El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Kipp 3d Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.4%).
- •Lyons El does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 27.0).
- •Lyons El is the larger school with 767 students compared with 513.
- •Kipp 3d Academy is a charter school while Lyons El is a public 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 Kipp 3d Academy better than Lyons El?
On the Success Index (US), Lyons El ranks higher (47.5 vs 40.9 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 Kipp 3d Academy and Lyons El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp 3d Academy: 513. Lyons El: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp 3d Academy and Lyons El rank in Texas?
Kipp 3d Academy is 1048th of 1,684 and Lyons El is 2024th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).