Kipp Nexus Middle vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Nexus Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
432 students
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Kipp Nexus Middle Houston, Texas | Smith El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 1,684 | #4586 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12896 of 15,369 | #47212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 432 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Nexus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 15.9).
- •Kipp Nexus Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Kipp Nexus Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Kipp Nexus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 96.8%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.8).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 730 students compared with 432.
- •Kipp Nexus Middle is a charter school while Smith 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 Nexus Middle better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Nexus Middle ranks higher (24.8 vs 15.9 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 Nexus Middle and Smith El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Nexus Middle: 432. Smith El: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Nexus Middle and Smith El rank in Texas?
Kipp Nexus Middle is 1542nd of 1,684 and Smith El is 4586th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).