KIPP Academy Middle

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KIPP Academy Middle ranks 430 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP Academy Middle is a public charter school in Houston, Texas, serving 472 students in grades 5-8. This diverse school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 20% of Texas middle schools.

KIPP Academy Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Harmony Public Schools - Houston South district and the state of Texas in STAAR test proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.78% of 8th-grade students at KIPP Academy Middle were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 54.09% statewide. The school also excels in serving its African American and low-income student populations, ranking in the top 5% and 6% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, KIPP Academy Middle significantly outperforms the Alief Independent School District and Houston Independent School District schools in academic proficiency, particularly in reading and mathematics. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, KIPP Academy Middle's 8th-grade STAAR Reading proficiency rate was 77.78%, compared to just 43.73% at Alief Middle and 30.22% at Welch Middle.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

10711 KIPP Way St
Houston, TX 77099

(832) 328-1051

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
430^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,179

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 480

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.6%

African American:

34.8%

Asian:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Academy Middle ranks better than 81.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 21 ranked middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.01. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.6%), African American (34.8%), Asian (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Academy Middle is 20, which is the 10^th best among 21 middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Academy Middle employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Academy Middle is $10,179, which is the 10^th highest among 21 middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Academy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Academy Middle 430^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See KIPP Academy Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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KIPP Texas Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Texas Public Schools 717^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Academy Middle

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	65.22	608^th	2252	73.0%
2022	63.92	637^th	2254	71.7%
2023	74.62	427^th	2330	81.7%
2024	75.01	430^th	2361	81.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	57.61	436^th	1592	72.6%
2022	55.62	504^th	1643	69.3%
2023	63.02	429^th	1720	75.1%
2024	65.63	403^rd	1760	77.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.19	1029^th	1712	39.9%
2022	35.34	1138^th	1757	35.2%
2023	32.56	1311^th	1815	27.8%
2024	23.54	1640^th	1881	12.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	79.39	215^th	2172	90.1%
2022	75.52	296^th	2220	86.7%
2023	86.37	133^rd	2251	94.1%
2024	83.56	156^th	2224	93.0%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	68.76	512^th	2151	76.2%
2022	67.99	519^th	2221	76.6%
2023	71.78	454^th	2241	79.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.64	624^th	2118	70.5%
2022	60.31	586^th	2182	73.1%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	58.28	754^th	2168	65.2%
2022	56.07	831^st	2228	62.7%
2023	75.61	391^st	2245	82.6%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	95.79	25^th	1213	97.9%
2022	90.70	56^th	1251	95.5%
2023	97.55	19^th	1273	98.5%
2024	92.51	46^th	1271	96.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	58.83	652^nd	2043	68.1%
2022	57.68	701^st	2077	66.2%
2023	67.79	479^th	2116	77.4%
2024	69.43	434^th	2108	79.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.12	9^th	35	74.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for KIPP Academy Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	3	117	9	292	6	4	431
2020	2	135	4	280	13	2	436
2021	2	143	4	285	12	0	446
2022	1	155	11	283	13	0	463
2023	5	155	15	286	11	0	472
2024	3	167	17	286	6	1	480

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	431	20.8	20.6	91.9
2020	436	20.0	21.7	68.1
2021	446	20.3	21.9	88.1
2022	463	15.5	29.6	89.2
2023	472	24.0	19.6	91.9
2024	480	24.0	20.0	95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP Academy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	431	20.8	20.6	91.9
2020	436	20.0	21.7	68.1
2021	446	20.3	21.9	88.1
2022	463	15.5	29.6	89.2
2023	472	24.0	19.6	91.9
2024	480	24.0	20.0	95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP Academy Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,412 (13.3%)	$9,198 (86.7%)	$10,610
2020	$1,180 (11.6%)	$9,020 (88.4%)	$10,199
2021	$1,168 (11.5%)	$9,010 (88.5%)	$10,179

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Academy Middle

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	431	472	9.5%
African American	117	155	32.5%
American Indian	6	11	83.3%
Asian	9	15	66.7%
Hispanic	292	286	2.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	5	66.7%
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.9%	91.9%	0.1%

Schools Near KIPP Academy Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Academy Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	10711 KIPP Way St	Houston	77099	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 328-1051	480	24	20.0	95.0%	3 (0.6%)	167 (34.8%)	286 (59.6%)	17 (3.5%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	75	430^th of 2361 public middle schools	81.8%		74.6	427^th of 2330 public middle schools	81.7%	3			35.9	51.2	72.3	73.2	77.8	35.0	32.8	42.9		26.8	44.4	50.4	$10,179	$1,168	$9,010
Klentzman Intermediate	Public	5-6	11100 Stancliff	Houston	77099	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8477	805	61	13.2	89.2%	27 (3.4%)	112 (13.9%)	634 (78.8%)	27 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)	7.7			25.6	27.9			13.5	17.8			1.5			$10,561	$2,106	$8,454
Olle Middle	Public	7-8	9200 Boone Rd	Houston	77099	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8455	1,029	71	14.4	88.6%	35 (3.4%)	141 (13.7%)	799 (77.6%)	25 (2.4%)	24 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	23.5	1921^st of 2361 public middle schools	18.6%		17.7	2046^th of 2330 public middle schools	12.2%	125			77.0			29.5	37.0			5.7	24.2		29.5	19.9	$10,154	$1,995	$8,159
Harmony School Of Innovation - Houston	Public, Charter	6-8	9421 W Sam Houston Pkwy S	Houston	77099	Harris County	Harmony Public Schools - Houston South	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 541-3030	493	34	14.3	90.3%	31 (6.3%)	109 (22.1%)	290 (58.8%)	58 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	80.5	310^th of 2361 public middle schools	86.9%		81.5	306^th of 2330 public middle schools	86.9%	4			98.3		62.2	73.4	76.7		49.4	63.6	69.9		57.1	34.4	$10,035	$1,585	$8,450
Owens Intermediate	Public	5-6	6900 Turtlewood	Houston	77072	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8466	731	58	12.6	89.2%	21 (2.9%)	60 (8.2%)	602 (82.4%)	43 (5.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)	2.7	2.8		26.0	28.5			22.2	25.2			6.7			$10,439	$2,123	$8,316
Mata Intermediate	Public	5-6	9225 S Dairy Ashford	Houston	77099	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-7800	791	60	13.2	94.2%	17 (2.1%)	161 (20.4%)	563 (71.2%)	43 (5.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)	9.1			40.2	52.1			28.4	32.3			10.0			$10,737	$2,120	$8,616
Holub Middle	Public	7-8	9515 S Dairy Ashford	Houston	77099	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8433	724	60	12.0	89.2%	17 (2.3%)	155 (21.4%)	487 (67.3%)	41 (5.7%)	20 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	25.8	1860^th of 2361 public middle schools	21.2%		31.1	1690^th of 2330 public middle schools	27.5%	170			91.1			33.1	39.9			16.7	25.2		29.5	16.6	$10,894	$2,108	$8,786
Youngblood Intermediate	Public	5-6	8410 Dairy View Ln	Houston	77072	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8020	880	59	14.9	90.6%	34 (3.9%)	167 (19.0%)	514 (58.4%)	161 (18.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)	16.7			40.8	45.6			27.4	32.5			12.6			$11,138	$2,195	$8,943
Welch Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	11544 S Gessner	Houston	77071	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 778-3300	547	35	15.6	99.8%	12 (2.2%)	172 (31.4%)	306 (55.9%)	51 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	21.7	1980^th of 2361 public middle schools	16.1%		10.7	2198^th of 2330 public middle schools	5.7%	218			72.2		31.3	28.4	28.4		10.6	16.7	15.8		30.9	26.2	$10,982	$1,106	$9,876
Alief Middle	Public	6-8	4415 Cook Rd	Houston	77072	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8422	803	58	13.8	88.4%	14 (1.7%)	92 (11.5%)	570 (71.0%)	118 (14.7%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	27.5	1800^th of 2361 public middle schools	23.8%		29.8	1721^st of 2330 public middle schools	26.1%	79			90.0		36.4	32.3	43.7		21.9	5.5	34.2		33.4	16.6	$11,164	$2,208	$8,956

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Academy Middle

What district is KIPP Academy Middle in?

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Is KIPP Academy Middle a good school?

KIPP Academy Middle ranks 430^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Academy Middle?

Students at KIPP Academy Middle are 60% Hispanic, 35% African American, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend KIPP Academy Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 480 students attended KIPP Academy Middle.

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