Kipp Austin Beacon Prep vs Pleasant Hill El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Pleasant Hill El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Kipp Austin Beacon Prep Austin, Texas | Pleasant Hill El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1178 of 1,684 | #3199 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10345 of 15,369 | #35223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 393 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 35.1).
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Hill El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 92.9%).
- •Pleasant Hill El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.4).
- •Pleasant Hill El is the larger school with 422 students compared with 393.
- •Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is a charter school while Pleasant Hill 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 Austin Beacon Prep better than Pleasant Hill El?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Austin Beacon Prep ranks higher (37.6 vs 35.1 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 Austin Beacon Prep and Pleasant Hill El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep: 393. Pleasant Hill El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Austin Beacon Prep and Pleasant Hill El rank in Texas?
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is 1178th of 1,684 and Pleasant Hill El is 3199th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).