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KIPP Texas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 11,822 students in KIPP Texas School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in KIPP Texas School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
54 Schools
2,747 Schools
# Students
33,445 Students
1,489,538 Students
# Teachers
1,752 Teachers
103,135 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
KIPP Texas School District, which is ranked #870 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#880 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
176 Students
5,199 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
713 Students
77,599 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
22,750 Students
795,444 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
53%
# Black Students
8,771 Students
186,072 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
644 Students
378,957 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
2,404 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
377 Students
43,863 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,719
15,212
# Students in K Grade:
2,301
21,462
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,381
22,752
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,414
22,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,391
22,862
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,341
22,563
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,445
30,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,689
326,610
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,672
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,645
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,374
56,165
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,002
48,628
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,718
42,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,353
37,320
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,717 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$402 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$325 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,021
$13,387
Spending / Student
$9,717
$14,116
Best KIPP Texas School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Sharpstown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8440 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Grades: 6-10
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15022 Old Richmond Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(832) 230-0573
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(832) 230-0573
Grades: 6-9
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Connect Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6700 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Grades: 6-12
| 927 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Journey Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14030 Florence Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 900-0490
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 900-0490
Grades: 6-10
| 585 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp 3d Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tidwell Dr
Houston, TX 77022
(832) 230-0566
Houston, TX 77022
(832) 230-0566
Grades: 5-8
| 494 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Spirit College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Grades: 5-8
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
Houston, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
Grades: 5-8
| 488 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8509 Fm 969 Bldg A
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 501-3640
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 501-3640
Grades: 5-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Peachtree Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 323-4235
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 323-4235
Grades: 6-11
| 642 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Mosaic Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12751 Hillcroft Ave
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Grades: 5-9
| 771 students
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Nexus Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Watonga Blvd
Houston, TX 77092
(832) 230-0553
Houston, TX 77092
(832) 230-0553
Grades: 5-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Austin College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8004 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 501-4969
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 501-4969
Grades: 5-8
| 465 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kipp Somos Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8915 Callaghan Rd
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 544-2791
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 544-2791
Grades: 6-12
| 630 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9616 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Grades: 5-8
| 354 students
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5107 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 651-1918
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 651-1918
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9636 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1919.
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Truth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4215
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4215
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Aspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
239 Stark St
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 735-7300
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 735-7300
Grades: 5-8
| 512 students
Rank: #2222.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Metropolis Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Grades: 5-9
| 436 students
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Camino Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4343 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 829-4200
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 829-4200
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
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