Kipp Zenith Academy vs Reynolds El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Zenith Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
780 students
Reynolds El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | Kipp Zenith Academy Houston, Texas | Reynolds El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4462 of 4,686 | #4409 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #45223 of 50,301 | #44552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 780 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reynolds El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 19.4).
- •Kipp Zenith Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Kipp Zenith Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Reynolds El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 94%).
- •Reynolds El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 24.4).
- •Kipp Zenith Academy is the larger school with 780 students compared with 301.
- •Kipp Zenith Academy is a charter school while Reynolds 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 Zenith Academy better than Reynolds El?
On the Success Index (US), Reynolds El ranks higher (20.5 vs 19.4 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 Zenith Academy and Reynolds El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Zenith Academy: 780. Reynolds El: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Zenith Academy and Reynolds El rank in Texas?
Kipp Zenith Academy is 4462nd of 4,686 and Reynolds El is 4409th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).