KIPP Zenith Academy

Summary:

KIPP Zenith Academy is an elementary public charter school in Houston, Texas, serving 830 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools district, which is ranked 717 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Zenith Academy faces significant challenges compared to the state and district averages, as well as the nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (74.82%) than the surrounding schools, which range from 52.58% to 88.45% African American. Academically, KIPP Zenith's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower, with its 3rd grade reading proficiency rate at 36.75% compared to the state average of 48.85% and the KIPP Texas Public Schools average of 35.57%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Iltexas Houston Orem Elementary, Young Elementary, and Frost Elementary, also struggle academically, with most of them ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by KIPP Zenith Academy may be reflective of broader educational challenges in the local community. Additionally, KIPP Zenith's spending per student has decreased over the past few years, and its student-teacher ratio is higher than some of the nearby public schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047

(832) 230-0562

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3523^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,314

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 830

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.8%

Hispanic:

22.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Zenith Academy ranks worse than 75.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8^th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.8%), Hispanic (22.9%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Zenith Academy is 20.2. 12 elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Zenith Academy employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Zenith Academy is $9,314. 15 elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

KIPP Zenith Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Zenith Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Zenith Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	18.67	3971^st	4578	13.3%
2022	13.00	4288^th	4581	6.4%
2023	26.89	3572^nd	4647	23.1%
2024	28.54	3523^rd	4675	24.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Zenith Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	27.21	2836^th	3446	17.7%
2022	61.69	1020^th	3487	70.7%
2023	59.43	1193^rd	3556	66.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Zenith Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.72	2669^th	3799	29.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	23.19	3845^th	4451	13.6%
2022	18.93	4090^th	4477	8.6%
2023	33.00	3335^th	4521	26.2%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Zenith Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	18.56	3974^th	4499	11.7%
2022	16.65	4159^th	4561	8.8%
2023	24.66	3756^th	4588	18.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP Zenith Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.66	3470^th	4331	19.9%
2022	61.99	1291^st	4461	71.1%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Zenith Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	21.55	3769^th	4498	16.2%
2022	12.65	4322^nd	4563	5.3%
2023	30.39	3379^th	4585	26.3%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Zenith Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	36.40	1569^th	2444	35.8%
2022	25.99	2013^th	2421	16.9%
2023	40.48	1438^th	2443	41.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Zenith Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	19.16	3936^th	4329	9.1%
2022	53.01	1897^th	4376	56.6%
2023	58.52	1560^th	4401	64.6%

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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 Zenith Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	6	604	0	221	0	0	11	842
2020	5	626	0	213	0	1	13	858
2021	6	635	1	196	1	1	9	849
2022	6	658	0	170	2	1	13	850
2023	3	621	0	190	1	1	14	830

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 Zenith Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	842	39.9	21.0	91.4
2020	858	37.8	22.6	77
2021	849	40.9	20.7	94
2022	850	35.8	23.7	94.9
2023	830	41.0	20.2	94

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 Zenith Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	842	39.9	21.0	91.4
2020	858	37.8	22.6	77
2021	849	40.9	20.7	94
2022	850	35.8	23.7	94.9
2023	830	41.0	20.2	94

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 Zenith Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,676 (16.8%)	$8,318 (83.2%)	$9,995
2020	$1,436 (15.2%)	$7,983 (84.8%)	$9,419
2021	$1,175 (12.6%)	$8,139 (87.4%)	$9,314

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Zenith Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	842	830	1.4%
African American	604	621	2.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	221	190	14%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	6	3	50%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.4%	94%	2.5%

Schools Near KIPP Zenith Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Reading (2024)					STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (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 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Zenith Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	11000 Scott St	Houston	77047	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0562	830	41	20.2	94.0%	3 (0.4%)	621 (74.8%)	190 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.7%)	28.5	3523^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	24.6%		26.9	3572^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	23.1%	49					36.8	35.4				31.6	29.9					$9,314	$1,175	$8,139
Woodson School	Public	PK, KG-5	10720 Southview St	Houston	77047	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 732-3600	572	32	17.9	98.8%	5 (0.9%)	488 (85.3%)	71 (12.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	7.8	4570^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.2%		11	4432^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	4.6%	138	0.0		0.0		13.7	33.9	20.0			9.7	5.0	20.5			2.3	$10,124	$1,309	$8,815
Law Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12401 S Coast Dr	Houston	77047	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 732-3630	514	22	23.2	91.2%	8 (1.6%)	330 (64.2%)	169 (32.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	15.5	4257^th of 4675 public elementary schools	8.9%		24.5	3733^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	19.7%	524	0.0	28.6	11.1	16.7	5.8	32.7	39.4			7.6	27.5	33.3			2.9	$9,417	$913	$8,504
Reynolds Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9601 Rosehaven Dr	Houston	77051	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 731-5590	334	21	15.9	98.2%	3 (0.9%)	271 (81.1%)	49 (14.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	8.5	4555^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.6%		6.9	4554^th of 4647 public elementary schools	2.0%	1					24.4	5.7	20.8			14.3	14.3	19.2			8.3	$11,769	$1,447	$10,322
Reve Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	12707 Cullen Blvd	Houston	77047	Harris County	Reve Preparatory Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 703-0219	230	13	17.7	81.7%	2 (0.9%)	157 (68.3%)	67 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	3	4667^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.2%		3.9	4627^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.4%	40					10.3	6.5	19.1	17.4	18.2	3.5	0.0	4.8	4.4	4.6	0.0	$13,160	$1,850	$11,310
Codwell Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5225 Tavenor Ln	Houston	77048	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 732-3580	329	23	14.3	93.3%	2 (0.6%)	291 (88.4%)	32 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21.8	3942^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	15.7%		16.7	4203^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	9.6%	261					37.5	24.4	35.4			28.6	14.6	25.0			18.8	$12,254	$1,465	$10,789
Bloom Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	3420 Almeda Genoa Rd	Houston	77047	Harris County	Bloom Academy Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(346) 333-1320	339	15	22.8	85.8%	6 (1.8%)	302 (89.1%)	24 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4.1	4656^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.4%		8.8	4498^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.2%	158					8.2	22.6	18.0			2.0	5.8	2.6			2.6	$14,801	$5,485	$9,316
Iltexas Houston Orem Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	5445 E Orem Dr	Houston	77048	Harris County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 987-9435	854	52	16.4	84.5%	8 (0.9%)	449 (52.6%)	363 (42.5%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	6.2	4618^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.2%		5.2	4600^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.0%	18					15.2	21.2	22.8			8.7	8.0	18.9			4.0	$7,736	$1,102	$6,634
Young Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3555 Bellfort Ave	Houston	77051	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 732-3590	385	26	14.8	98.7%	5 (1.3%)	322 (83.6%)	53 (13.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	41.8	2716^th of 4675 public elementary schools	41.9%		30.5	3373^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	27.4%	657					45.5	54.3	37.7			34.9	60.6	39.6			11.1	$11,091	$1,454	$9,636
Frost Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5002 Almeda Genoa Rd	Houston	77048	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 732-3490	489	31	15.7	96.9%	4 (0.8%)	324 (66.3%)	152 (31.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	13.1	4373^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	6.5%		10.5	4452^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	4.2%	79					23.5	27.0	22.5			17.7	12.5	45.0			0.0	$10,374	$1,284	$9,090

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Zenith Academy

Is KIPP Zenith Academy a good school?

KIPP Zenith Academy ranks in the bottom 24.6% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Zenith Academy?

Students at KIPP Zenith Academy are 75% African American, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is KIPP Zenith Academy in?

KIPP Texas Public Schools

How many students attend KIPP Zenith Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 830 students attended KIPP Zenith Academy.

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