Kipp Paseo Preparatory School vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
436 students
Smith El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | Kipp Paseo Preparatory School Austin, Texas | Smith El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1605 of 1,684 | #3486 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13465 of 15,369 | #37125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 21.8).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 91.1%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.8).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 566 students compared with 436.
- •Kipp Paseo Preparatory School 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 Paseo Preparatory School better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Smith El ranks higher (32.2 vs 21.8 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 Paseo Preparatory School and Smith El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School: 436. Smith El: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Paseo Preparatory School and Smith El rank in Texas?
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School is 1605th of 1,684 and Smith El is 3486th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).