KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Summary:

KIPP Liberation College Preparatory is a public charter middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 423 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Liberation has a predominantly minority student population, with 62.41% African American and 34.28% Hispanic students. Academically, the school's performance on STAAR tests lags behind both the KIPP Texas district and the state of Texas averages across most subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 38.22% for the KIPP Texas district and 53.96% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall averages, while students with special needs, English language learners, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds tend to perform worse.

Interestingly, the nearby KIPP Intrepid Preparatory school generally outperforms KIPP Liberation on academic measures, and the Houston ISD schools in the area, such as Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan and Project Chrysalis Middle, tend to have higher academic performance and SchoolDigger ratings compared to KIPP Liberation. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at KIPP Liberation and the nearby schools suggests that the surrounding community faces significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles observed at these schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
       Houston, TX  77021


(832) 230-0564

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1876th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,644 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.4%
Hispanic:
34.3%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details KIPP Liberation College Preparatory ranks worse than 79.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 21 ranked middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.18. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.4%), Hispanic (34.3%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory is 15.9, which is the 7th best among 21 middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare KIPP Liberation College Preparatory employs 26.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory is $10,644, which is the 6th highest among 21 middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

KIPP Liberation College Preparatory was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Liberation College Preparatory 1876th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See KIPP Liberation College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

KIPP Texas Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.51 1756th 2252 22.0%
2022 29.63 1643rd 2254 27.1%
2023 31.97 1664th 2330 28.6%
2024 25.18 1876th 2361 20.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.76 918th 1592 42.3%
2022 47.10 735th 1643 55.3%
2023 51.37 688th 1720 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.98 1317th 1712 23.1%
2022 39.52 991st 1757 43.6%
2023 31.33 1354th 1815 25.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.07 1572nd 2172 27.6%
2022 36.38 1474th 2220 33.6%
2023 40.71 1356th 2251 39.8%
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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.39 1636th 2151 23.9%
2022 33.00 1538th 2221 30.8%
2023 37.96 1420th 2241 36.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.11 1070th 2118 49.5%
2022 41.29 1223rd 2182 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.11 1694th 2168 21.9%
2022 26.56 1743rd 2228 21.8%
2023 27.80 1710th 2245 23.8%
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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.18 686th 1213 43.4%
2022 40.83 691st 1251 44.8%
2023 39.96 721st 1273 43.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.67 1428th 2043 30.1%
2022 42.85 1141st 2077 45.1%
2023 49.61 974th 2116 54.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 6 222 1 192 0 2 4 0 427
2020 7 229 0 185 0 2 4 0 427
2021 2 219 1 188 0 3 3 0 416
2022 3 233 1 161 0 0 5 0 403
2023 5 264 0 145 1 0 8 0 423

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 427 22.4 19.0 88.3
2020 427 20.0 21.3 88.1
2021 416 19.8 20.9 87.5
2022 403 13.0 30.9 90.6
2023 423 26.4 15.9 90.5

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 Liberation College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 427 22.4 19.0 88.3
2020 427 20.0 21.3 88.1
2021 416 19.8 20.9 87.5
2022 403 13.0 30.9 90.6
2023 423 26.4 15.9 90.5

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 Liberation College Preparatory

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,601 (13.5%) $10,221 (86.5%) $11,822
2020 $1,769 (17.3%) $8,462 (82.7%) $10,232
2021 $961 (9.0%) $9,683 (91.0%) $10,644

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Liberation College Preparatory

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427423
 0.9%
African American222264
 18.9%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic192145
 24.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White65
 16.7%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.3%90.5%
 2.3%


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KIPP Liberation College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended KIPP Liberation College Preparatory.

Students at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory are 62% African American, 34% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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