Step Charter Elementary School vs. Kipp Academy Middle School
Should you attend Step Charter Elementary School or Kipp Academy Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Step Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Kipp Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Step Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 472 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Academy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
5-8
Total Students
271 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2838 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
-
Grade 1 Students
36
-
Grade 2 Students
31
-
Grade 3 Students
32
-
Grade 4 Students
34
-
Grade 5 Students
39
127
Grade 6 Students
23
114
Grade 7 Students
28
121
Grade 8 Students
20
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
17%
3%
% Hispanic
60%
61%
% Black
19%
33%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.58
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
