Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters vs The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
388 students
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
159 students
| Measure | Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters Austin, Texas | The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 1,684 | #4236 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7790 of 15,369 | #42856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 388 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 23.2).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 95.6%).
- •The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.4).
- •Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is the larger school with 388 students compared with 159.
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 Austin Academy of Arts & Letters better than The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters ranks higher (49.3 vs 23.2 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 Austin Academy of Arts & Letters and The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters: 388. The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters and The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key rank in Texas?
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is 772nd of 1,684 and The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is 4236th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).