KIPP Nexus Middle

Summary:

KIPP Nexus Middle is a public charter middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 472 students in grades 5-8 with a diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic and African American. While the school has some strengths, such as relatively low dropout rates, it faces significant challenges in academic performance and resource allocation compared to state and district averages.

KIPP Nexus Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state and Houston Independent School District averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics are well below the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively stronger outcomes for English Language Learners but struggling with Special Education students. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio than the state average, which may impact its ability to provide personalized attention to students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cornerstone Academy in the Spring Branch Independent School District, KIPP Nexus Middle generally performs worse academically. The school also serves a high-needs population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average. This suggests that the school faces additional challenges in supporting its students and may require additional resources and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

4211 Watonga Blvd
Houston, TX 77092

(832) 230-0553

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1868^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,076

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 468

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.2%

African American:

28.2%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Nexus Middle ranks worse than 79.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 14^th among 21 ranked middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.35. (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 (68.2%), African American (28.2%), White (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Nexus Middle is 22.2. 18 middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Nexus Middle employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Nexus Middle is $9,076. 19 middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Nexus Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Nexus Middle 1868^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See KIPP Nexus Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

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 Nexus Middle

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Nexus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.74	1530^th	2252	32.1%
2022	32.31	1552^nd	2254	31.1%
2023	21.60	1931^st	2330	17.1%
2024	25.35	1868^th	2361	20.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Nexus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.19	212^th	1592	86.7%
2022	52.07	588^th	1643	64.2%
2023	41.55	959^th	1720	44.2%
2024	35.44	1141^st	1760	35.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Nexus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.23	1531^st	1712	10.6%
2022	20.86	1674^th	1757	4.7%
2023	15.83	1778^th	1815	2.0%
2024	51.70	756^th	1881	59.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	44.59	1154^th	2172	46.9%
2022	44.97	1168^th	2220	47.4%
2023	28.94	1744^th	2251	22.5%
2024	35.25	1506^th	2224	32.3%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Nexus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	33.19	1472^nd	2151	31.6%
2022	36.91	1417^th	2221	36.2%
2023	20.10	1926^th	2241	14.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP Nexus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.42	199^th	2118	90.6%
2022	57.43	669^th	2182	69.3%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Nexus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.62	1492^nd	2168	31.2%
2022	30.24	1628^th	2228	26.9%
2023	22.02	1868^th	2245	16.8%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Nexus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	39.21	706^th	1213	41.8%
2022	32.34	889^th	1251	28.9%
2023	23.39	1061^st	1273	16.7%
2024	35.03	842^nd	1271	33.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Nexus Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.23	1107^th	2043	45.8%
2022	45.78	1051^st	2077	49.4%
2023	29.48	1604^th	2116	24.2%
2024	31.74	1529^th	2108	27.5%

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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 Nexus Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	2	31	1	160	0	2	196
2020	6	51	1	263	1	2	324
2021	7	76	0	337	0	2	422
2022	7	94	0	338	0	5	444
2023	8	112	0	345	0	7	472
2024	10	132	0	319	1	6	468

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 Nexus Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	196	9.5	20.4	91.3
2020	324	17.5	18.5	87.7
2021	422	20.4	20.6	91
2022	444	16.1	27.5	90.3
2023	472	24.0	19.6	90.5
2024	468	21.0	22.2	92.1

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 Nexus Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	196	9.5	20.4	91.3
2020	324	17.5	18.5	87.7
2021	422	20.4	20.6	91
2022	444	16.1	27.5	90.3
2023	472	24.0	19.6	90.5
2024	468	21.0	22.2	92.1

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 Nexus Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,627 (13.6%)	$10,373 (86.4%)	$12,000
2020	$881 (8.5%)	$9,503 (91.5%)	$10,383
2021	$1,001 (11.0%)	$8,075 (89.0%)	$9,076

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Nexus Middle

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	196	472	140.8%
African American	31	112	261.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	160	345	115.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	8	300%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.3%	90.5%	0.9%

Schools Near KIPP Nexus Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (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 EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading 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 Nexus Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	4211 Watonga Blvd	Houston	77092	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0553	468	21	22.2	92.1%	10 (2.1%)	132 (28.2%)	319 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	25.3	1868^th of 2361 public middle schools	20.9%		21.6	1931^st of 2330 public middle schools	17.1%	63	16.3			29.9	37.1	42.9	28.3	26.2	25.6	29.5		9.4	13.0	15.2	$9,076	$1,001	$8,075
Black Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1575 Chantilly	Houston	77018	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 613-2505	1,331	71	18.8	58.2%	330 (24.8%)	149 (11.2%)	793 (59.6%)	16 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	38 (2.9%)	59.7	787^th of 2361 public middle schools	66.7%		54.7	942^nd of 2330 public middle schools	59.6%	155	94.1	98.9			54.7	55.4	59.7		41.7	31.0	46.4		43.1	38.4	$8,483	$862	$7,621
Clifton Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6001 Golden Forest Dr	Houston	77092	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 613-2516	419	30	13.7	97.6%	13 (3.1%)	53 (12.6%)	347 (82.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	16.1	2120^th of 2361 public middle schools	10.2%		11.4	2179^th of 2330 public middle schools	6.5%	59	72.1				22.7	22.7	34.6		11.0	17.4	15.0		18.5	15.3	$10,799	$1,164	$9,635
Landrum Middle	Public	5-8	2200 Ridgecrest	Houston	77055	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-3700	976	48	20.4	90.2%	33 (3.4%)	37 (3.8%)	881 (90.3%)	11 (1.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)	18.9	2053^rd of 2361 public middle schools	13.0%		26.2	1810^th of 2330 public middle schools	22.3%	243	26.8			38.3	36.1	35.2	34.8	59.0	14.0	11.6	21.3	12.1	23.4	11.8	$12,748	$1,141	$11,606
Hoffman Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6101 W Little York Rd	Houston	77091	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 613-7670	642	60	10.7	89.9%	4 (0.6%)	153 (23.8%)	469 (73.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	8	2287^th of 2361 public middle schools	3.1%		7.5	2255^th of 2330 public middle schools	3.2%	32	82.4				25.9	20.7	22.4		9.8	6.7	7.3		7.8	2.3	$11,420	$2,188	$9,231
Drew Academy	Public, Magnet	7-8	1910 W Little York Rd	Houston	77091	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0360	369	38	9.6	87.5%	4 (1.1%)	194 (52.6%)	162 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	15.8	2132^nd of 2361 public middle schools	9.7%		11.8	2174^th of 2330 public middle schools	6.7%	42	69.1					29.1	38.2			5.5	12.7		22.5	8.9	$12,936	$2,348	$10,589
Williams Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6100 Knox St	Houston	77091	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2600	393	37	10.6	96.9%	10 (2.5%)	164 (41.7%)	216 (55.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	11.8	2225^th of 2361 public middle schools	5.8%		12.6	2154^th of 2330 public middle schools	7.6%	71	77.8				23.3	28.8	23.9		12.3	9.8	18.5		15.4	4.9	$12,070	$1,265	$10,804
Houston Academy	Public, Magnet	5-6	8103 Carver Rd	Houston	77088	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-7745	390	34	11.5	92.3%	6 (1.5%)	193 (49.5%)	181 (46.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)								(n/a)				34.3	47.5			32.3	26.6			13.0			$13,116	$1,831	$11,286
H S Ahead Academy	Public	7-8	5320 Yale	Houston	77091	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2643	144	12	12.2	100.0%	2 (1.4%)	71 (49.3%)	66 (45.8%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	5.9	2313^th of 2361 public middle schools	2.0%		5.6	2289^th of 2330 public middle schools	1.8%	24	15.1		28.3				19.6						5.5	1.9	$14,020	$1,937	$12,083
Cornerstone Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	9016 Westview Dr	Houston	77055	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 251-1600	382	27	14.0	18.6%	183 (47.9%)	5 (1.3%)	103 (27.0%)	65 (17.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.3%)	99.3	7^th of 2361 public middle schools	99.7%		98.9	10^th of 2330 public middle schools	99.6%	3	97.4				94.7	96.9	98.2		91.0		96.1		99.1	93.8	$10,426	$736	$9,691

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Nexus Middle

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Nexus Middle?

Students at KIPP Nexus Middle are 68% Hispanic, 28% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend KIPP Nexus Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended KIPP Nexus Middle.

Is KIPP Nexus Middle a good school?

KIPP Nexus Middle ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Texas middle schools.

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