Kipp Spirit College Prep vs Law El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Spirit College Prep
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
532 students
Law El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Kipp Spirit College Prep Houston, Texas | Law El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1424 of 1,684 | #4406 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11832 of 15,369 | #44536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 532 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 20.5).
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 95.8%).
- •Law El does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 26.6).
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep is the larger school with 532 students compared with 426.
- •Kipp Spirit College Prep is a charter school while Law 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 Spirit College Prep better than Law El?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Spirit College Prep ranks higher (30.5 vs 20.5 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 Spirit College Prep and Law El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Spirit College Prep: 532. Law El: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Spirit College Prep and Law El rank in Texas?
Kipp Spirit College Prep is 1424th of 1,684 and Law El is 4406th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).