Kipp Liberation College Preparatory vs Southside El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
405 students
Southside El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Kipp Liberation College Preparatory Houston, Texas | Southside El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1492 of 1,684 | #3913 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12451 of 15,369 | #40053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.2 vs 27.6).
- •Kipp Liberation College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 95.6%).
- •Southside El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.3).
- •Southside El is the larger school with 675 students compared with 405.
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 Liberation College Preparatory better than Southside El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kipp Liberation College Preparatory and Southside El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory: 405. Southside El: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Liberation College Preparatory and Southside El rank in Texas?
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory is 1492nd of 1,684 and Southside El is 3913th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).