KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Summary:

KIPP Legacy Preparatory is an elementary public charter school in Houston, Texas, serving 925 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Sheldon Independent School District, which is ranked 717 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Legacy Preparatory faces significant challenges in serving its predominantly African American (42.59%) and Hispanic (54.38%) student population, who come from high-poverty backgrounds. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10% of Texas elementary schools in terms of statewide rankings, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its performance on STAAR tests is also significantly lower than the state and KIPP Texas Public Schools averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly for its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Economically Disadvantaged student subgroups.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Elmore Elementary, Shadydale Elementary, and McGowen Elementary, which are also located in high-poverty areas, generally perform better than KIPP Legacy Preparatory on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. Additionally, KIPP Legacy Preparatory's performance has remained consistently low over the past several years, with no significant improvement in its statewide rankings or STAAR test scores.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

9606 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078

(832) 230-0567

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4515^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,767

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 950

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.8%

African American:

44.8%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Legacy Preparatory ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20^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 9.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.8%), African American (44.8%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Legacy Preparatory is 23.4. 17 elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Legacy Preparatory employs 40.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Legacy Preparatory is $9,767. 12 elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Legacy Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Legacy Preparatory 4515^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See KIPP Legacy Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Elementary 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 Legacy Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	13.38	4324^th	4578	5.5%
2022	8.62	4469^th	4581	2.4%
2023	5.53	4594^th	4647	1.1%
2024	9.51	4515^th	4675	3.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	17.51	3295^th	3446	4.4%
2022	9.84	3450^th	3487	1.1%
2023	10.79	3476^th	3556	2.2%
2024	17.50	3359^th	3638	7.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.29	3241^st	3799	14.7%
2022	16.01	3834^th	3952	3.0%
2023	13.06	4067^th	4086	0.5%
2024	46.89	2105^th	4261	50.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	17.68	4143^rd	4451	6.9%
2022	13.30	4297^th	4477	4.0%
2023	8.62	4435^th	4521	1.9%
2024	14.85	4323^rd	4560	5.2%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	14.09	4277^th	4499	4.9%
2022	10.97	4405^th	4561	3.4%
2023	5.22	4565^th	4588	0.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.68	4158^th	4331	4.0%
2022	13.91	4312^th	4461	3.3%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	15.73	4153^rd	4498	7.7%
2022	8.88	4450^th	4563	2.5%
2023	8.03	4471^st	4585	2.5%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	30.17	1855^th	2444	24.1%
2022	34.33	1711^th	2421	29.3%
2023	17.28	2279^th	2443	6.7%
2024	17.38	2255^th	2421	6.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.02	4099^th	4329	5.3%
2022	9.87	4305^th	4376	1.6%
2023	8.42	4336^th	4401	1.5%
2024	12.67	4255^th	4431	4.0%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for KIPP Legacy Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	5	416	1	507	0	17	946
2020	3	386	0	545	0	18	952
2021	2	371	2	533	1	16	925
2022	3	384	3	515	4	14	923
2023	5	394	4	503	5	14	925
2024	3	426	4	492	4	21	950

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 Legacy Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	946	41.8	22.5	95.5
2020	952	42.7	22.2	91.8
2021	925	43.1	21.4	95
2022	923	43.7	21.0	95.4
2023	925	46.1	20.0	93.2
2024	950	40.5	23.4	96.5

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 Legacy Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	946	41.8	22.5	95.5
2020	952	42.7	22.2	91.8
2021	925	43.1	21.4	95
2022	923	43.7	21.0	95.4
2023	925	46.1	20.0	93.2
2024	950	40.5	23.4	96.5

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 Legacy Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,411 (14.0%)	$8,646 (86.0%)	$10,057
2020	$1,173 (12.0%)	$8,621 (88.0%)	$9,795
2021	$1,226 (12.6%)	$8,541 (87.4%)	$9,767

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Legacy Preparatory

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	946	925	2.2%
African American	416	394	5.3%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	507	503	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	5
Two or More Races	17	14	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.5%	93.2%	2.3%

Schools Near KIPP Legacy Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (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 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th 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 Legacy Preparatory	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	9606 Mesa Dr	Houston	77078	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0567	950	41	23.4	96.5%	3 (0.3%)	426 (44.8%)	492 (51.8%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.2%)	9.5	4515^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.4%		5.5	4594^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.1%	79								20.0	28.3					16.3	12.4								$9,767	$1,226	$8,541
Fonwood Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	9709 Mesa Dr	Houston	77078	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 633-0781	432	24	18.0	100.0%	10 (2.3%)	267 (61.8%)	149 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)								(n/a)																							$14,138	$1,120	$13,018
The Varnett School - Northeast	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	8305 Mesa Dr	Houston	77028	Harris County	The Varnett Public School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 631-4396	369	27	13.6	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	99 (26.8%)	268 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16.7	4202^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	10.1%		16.6	4210^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.4%	8								30.2	32.4	30.8	25.6	46.0	39.4	16.3	41.2	30.8	7.7	18.9	18.2	2.6	36.4	9.1	$11,795	$1,925	$9,869
Hilliard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8115 E Houston Rd	Houston	77028	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 635-3085	592	43	13.7	98.0%	3 (0.5%)	425 (71.8%)	152 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	27.4	3600^th of 4675 public elementary schools	23.0%		10	4466^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.9%	866		0.0			16.7			26.6	35.6	49.3				13.6	38.4	40.5				12.3			$10,024	$1,036	$8,988
Elmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8200 Tate St	Houston	77028	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 672-7466	508	40	12.7	99.0%	2 (0.4%)	233 (45.9%)	261 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	17.9	4139^th of 4675 public elementary schools	11.5%		5.5	4593^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	1.2%	454	15.4	18.8	20.0	6.3	6.3	15.4	0.0	10.2	34.7	42.7				10.3	19.4	36.6				8.6			$9,670	$1,078	$8,592
Shadydale Elementary	Public	K-5	5905 Tidwell Rd	Houston	77016	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 633-5150	604	42	14.5	98.7%	5 (0.8%)	349 (57.8%)	243 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	21.6	3948^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.6%		8.5	4504^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.1%	556	17.7	0.0	0.0	25.0	11.1	0.0	0.0	27.3	28.9	42.6				20.5	21.5	44.0				4.6			$10,065	$1,094	$8,971
McGowen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6820 Homestead Rd	Houston	77028	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 636-6979	352	38	9.3	97.4%	2 (0.6%)	216 (61.4%)	132 (37.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.1	3611^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.8%		14.3	4309^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.3%	698								44.2	29.6	34.8				34.6	36.4	26.1				6.7			$10,460	$1,011	$9,449
Garrett Elementary	Public	1-5	12017 Garrett Rd	Houston	77044	Harris County	Sheldon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 727-4200	612	38	16.2	90.0%	19 (3.1%)	188 (30.7%)	393 (64.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	27.9	3567^th of 4675 public elementary schools	23.7%		23	3824^th of 4647 public elementary schools	17.7%	257	15.0			35.0				36.5	36.6	36.0				31.3	37.6	32.9				13.0			$11,658	$1,801	$9,857
L E Monahan Elementary	Public	1-5	8901 Deep Valley Dr	Houston	77044	Harris County	Sheldon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 454-2900	638	41	15.7	92.5%	17 (2.7%)	232 (36.4%)	367 (57.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	22.3	3905^th of 4675 public elementary schools	16.5%		18	4121^st of 4647 public elementary schools	11.3%	216	17.2	22.2	0.0	27.6	18.2	18.2	0.0	23.0	32.7	34.6				25.7	38.0	32.8				9.9			$11,298	$1,755	$9,544
H M Carroll Elementary	Public	1-5	10210 C E King Pkwy	Houston	77044	Harris County	Sheldon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 727-4100	600	34	17.5	89.3%	13 (2.2%)	150 (25.0%)	423 (70.5%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	39.1	2869^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.6%		43	2605^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.9%	264	25.0							43.0	44.4	58.3				29.1	29.0	39.6				16.6			$10,967	$1,796	$9,170

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Is KIPP Legacy Preparatory a good school?

KIPP Legacy Preparatory ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Legacy Preparatory?

Students at KIPP Legacy Preparatory are 52% Hispanic, 45% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend KIPP Legacy Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 950 students attended KIPP Legacy Preparatory.

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