KIPP Texas Public Schools

The KIPP Texas Public Schools district operates 55 schools across Texas, including 23 elementary schools, 21 middle schools, and 11 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 717 out of 968 in Texas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, but there is significant variation in performance across the KIPP schools.

A few KIPP schools stand out, such as KIPP Houston High School, which ranks 516 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and is rated 4 stars. It has a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.4% and a low dropout rate of 0.6%. Another strong performer is KIPP Academy Middle, which ranks 430 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and is rated 4 stars, with 50-70% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, some KIPP schools struggle, with less than 20% of students proficient in certain subjects.

The KIPP schools serve high-need student populations, with the majority having very high free/reduced lunch rates over 90%. While the KIPP model appears to work very well in some contexts, the wide range in academic performance across the district suggests challenges in consistently replicating their successful approach as the network expands. Maintaining quality and outcomes may become more difficult, and the data implies the KIPP model's effectiveness is highly dependent on the specific school context and student population.