Kipp Academy Middle vs Olle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Academy Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
508 students
Olle Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,025 students
| Measure | Kipp Academy Middle Houston, Texas | Olle Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,684 | #1370 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7281 of 15,369 | #11496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 508 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 32.1).
- •Kipp Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •Kipp Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Olle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 91.9%).
- •Olle Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 25.4).
- •Olle Middle is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 508.
- •Kipp Academy Middle is a charter school while Olle Middle 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 Academy Middle better than Olle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Academy Middle ranks higher (51.6 vs 32.1 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 Academy Middle and Olle Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Academy Middle: 508. Olle Middle: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Academy Middle and Olle Middle rank in Texas?
Kipp Academy Middle is 696th of 1,684 and Olle Middle is 1370th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).