Kipp Academy West Middle School

8500 Hwy 6 S
Houston, TX 77083
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 446 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Academy West Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Academy West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Kipp Academy West Middle School's student population of 446 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp Academy West Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Academy West Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2091 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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47%
41%
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62%
51%
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40%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kipp Academy West Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
39%
53%
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Black
54%
13%
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White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Academy West Middle School's ranking?
Kipp Academy West Middle School is ranked #2091 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Academy West Middle School?
446 students attend Kipp Academy West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kipp Academy West Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Academy West Middle School?
Kipp Academy West Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Academy West Middle School offer ?
Kipp Academy West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Academy West Middle School part of?
Kipp Academy West Middle School is part of KIPP Texas School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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