Kipp Prime College Preparatory vs South Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
453 students
South Houston El
So Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
422 students
| Measure | Kipp Prime College Preparatory Houston, Texas | South Houston El So Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1506 of 1,684 | #4005 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12616 of 15,369 | #40808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 453 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Houston | So Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.3 vs 26.4).
- •Kipp Prime College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Kipp Prime College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Kipp Prime College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 94.5%).
- •South Houston El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 21.6).
- •Kipp Prime College Preparatory is the larger school with 453 students compared with 422.
- •Kipp Prime College Preparatory is a charter school while South Houston 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 Prime College Preparatory better than South Houston 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 Prime College Preparatory and South Houston El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and So Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory: 453. South Houston El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Prime College Preparatory and South Houston El rank in Texas?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory is 1506th of 1,684 and South Houston El is 4005th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).