Kipp Austin Beacon Prep vs Mendez Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
393 students
Mendez Middle
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
199 students
| Measure | Kipp Austin Beacon Prep Austin, Texas | Mendez Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1178 of 1,684 | #1684 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10345 of 15,369 | #15241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 393 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 12% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 7.7).
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Mendez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 92.9%).
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is the larger school with 393 students compared with 199.
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 Beacon Prep better than Mendez Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Austin Beacon Prep ranks higher (37.6 vs 7.7 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 Beacon Prep and Mendez Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep: 393. Mendez Middle: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Austin Beacon Prep and Mendez Middle rank in Texas?
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is 1178th of 1,684 and Mendez Middle is 1684th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).