Kipp Academy Middle vs Uplift Summit Prep Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 373 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
Uplift Summit Prep Middle
Arlington · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Kipp Academy Middle Houston, Texas | Uplift Summit Prep Middle Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,684 | #1223 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7281 of 15,369 | #10599 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 46% |
| city | Houston | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 36.3).
- •Kipp Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 46%).
- •Kipp Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Uplift Summit Prep Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 91.9%).
- •Uplift Summit Prep Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.4).
- •Uplift Summit Prep Middle is the larger school with 509 students compared with 508.
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 Uplift Summit Prep Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Academy Middle ranks higher (51.6 vs 36.3 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 Uplift Summit Prep Middle?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Houston and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Academy Middle: 508. Uplift Summit Prep Middle: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Academy Middle and Uplift Summit Prep Middle rank in Texas?
Kipp Academy Middle is 696th of 1,684 and Uplift Summit Prep Middle is 1223rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).