KIPP Journey Pri

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KIPP Journey Pri ranks 2456 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP Journey Pri is an elementary public charter school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 920. The school is part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools district, which is ranked 717 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Journey Pri has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (42.5%) and Hispanic (44.46%) students compared to the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is mixed - it performs better than the district in reading, with 47-50% of students proficient or better in 3rd-5th grade reading, but lags behind the state average in reading and significantly trails the state in math, with only 29-60% of students proficient or better in 3rd-5th grade math. The school has a high percentage of students (84.78%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.5.

Interestingly, the nearby KIPP Unity Pri school outperforms KIPP Journey Pri in both reading and math STAAR scores, suggesting that the KIPP model may be more effectively implemented at KIPP Unity Pri. However, KIPP Journey Pri generally outperforms nearby non-KIPP public schools, such as Arizona Fleming Elementary and Townewest Elementary, particularly in math. The school's strong performance for African American students is a notable bright spot, but the struggles of Hispanic and ELL students suggest areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

14030 Florence Rd
Brownsville, TX 77498

(281) 879-3056

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2456^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,072

Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Number of students: 920

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.5%

African American:

42.5%

Asian:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Journey Pri ranks worse than 52.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5^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 45.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.5%), African American (42.5%), Asian (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Journey Pri is 23.5. 19 elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Journey Pri employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Journey Pri is $10,072, which is the 10^th highest among 22 elementary schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

KIPP Journey Pri 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 Journey Pri

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Journey Pri

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.68	2486^th	4647	46.5%
2024	45.48	2456^th	4675	47.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Journey Pri

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.37	3145^th	3556	11.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Journey Pri

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.78	2320^th	4086	43.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Journey Pri

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.97	1524^th	4521	66.3%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Journey Pri

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.41	3017^th	4588	34.2%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Journey Pri

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.72	2109^th	4585	54.0%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Journey Pri

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.19	225^th	2443	90.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Journey Pri

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.12	3474^th	4401	21.1%

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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 Journey Pri

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	0	163	19	198	0	0	3	383
2021	12	229	54	221	5	0	9	530
2022	19	348	63	320	7	0	8	765
2023	15	391	84	409	8	2	11	920

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 Journey Pri

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	383	21.0	18.2	89.6
2021	530	20.9	25.3	89.8
2022	765	29.8	25.6	91.4
2023	920	39.0	23.5	84.8

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 Journey Pri

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	383	21.0	18.2	89.6
2021	530	20.9	25.3	89.8
2022	765	29.8	25.6	91.4
2023	920	39.0	23.5	84.8

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 Journey Pri

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$710 (6.8%)	$9,668 (93.2%)	$10,378
2021	$952 (9.5%)	$9,120 (90.5%)	$10,072

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near KIPP Journey Pri

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (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 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	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 Journey Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	14030 Florence Rd	Brownsville	77498	Fort Bend County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 879-3056	920	39	23.5	84.8%	15 (1.6%)	391 (42.5%)	409 (44.5%)	84 (9.1%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.2%)	45.5	2456^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.5%		44.7	2486^th of 4647 public elementary schools	46.5%	30				47.2	46.7	50.0				29.1	35.3	60.0				17.4			$10,072	$952	$9,120
Townewest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13927 Old Richmond Rd	Sugar Land	77498	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 634-4480	543	42	12.9	88.0%	34 (6.3%)	56 (10.3%)	390 (71.8%)	53 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	26.8	3638^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.2%		25.7	3644^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.6%	6	0.0			21.9	37.8	56.5				14.5	21.1	43.5				9.4			$13,009	$1,338	$11,671
Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land	Public, Charter	K-5	13415 W Belfort	Sugar Land	77478	Fort Bend County	Harmony Public Schools - Houston West	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 265-2525	735	47	15.6	58.5%	108 (14.7%)	189 (25.7%)	107 (14.6%)	319 (43.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	98	58^th of 4675 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.4	159^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.6%	101				83.2	89.8	88.2				70.8	85.6	84.9				64.7			$8,942	$1,179	$7,763
Rita Drabek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11325 Lake Woodbridge Dr	Sugar Land	77498	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-6570	669	43	15.4	59.9%	85 (12.7%)	113 (16.9%)	83 (12.4%)	360 (53.8%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	69.7	1138^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.7%		71	1128^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.7%	10				57.7	60.2	62.2				47.7	49.1	60.6				28.3			$10,628	$885	$9,743
Harmony School Of Excellence - Sugar Land	Public, Charter	K-8	1428 Eldridge Rd	Sugar Land	77478	Fort Bend County	Harmony Public Schools - Houston West	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 532-0728	1,339	82	16.3	61.2%	162 (12.1%)	387 (28.9%)	241 (18.0%)	524 (39.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.6%)	78.1	823^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	82.4%		77.5	859^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.5%	36			100.0	61.6	54.1	67.3	84.8	88.8	88.5	54.1	37.3	55.5	68.8	77.4	80.1	32.7	71.3	58.6	$9,475	$670	$8,805
Barrington Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Squire Dobbins Dr	Sugar Land	77478	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-4040	384	28	13.6	61.2%	43 (11.2%)	64 (16.7%)	94 (24.5%)	170 (44.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	65.7	1295^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.3%		62.3	1494^th of 4647 public elementary schools	67.9%	199				54.6	57.1	59.1				52.3	57.4	46.3				25.4			$10,897	$833	$10,063
Arizona Fleming Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14850 Bissonnet St	Houston	77083	Harris County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 634-4600	504	38	13.4	85.1%	14 (2.8%)	92 (18.3%)	305 (60.5%)	79 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	20	4044^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.5%		17.8	4132^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	11.1%	88				28.4	40.6	37.5				20.0	32.4	27.5				2.5			$12,707	$1,543	$11,163
Sugar Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13707 Jess Pirtle Blvd	Sugar Land	77498	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-4440	640	42	15.2	56.3%	184 (28.8%)	51 (8.0%)	236 (36.9%)	113 (17.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.1%)	46	2427^th of 4675 public elementary schools	48.1%		64.1	1419^th of 4647 public elementary schools	69.5%	1008				45.0	46.3	54.3				46.3	43.8	34.0				16.0			$10,991	$683	$10,308
Hicks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	8520 Hemlock Hill Dr	Houston	77083	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8040	746	58	12.9	88.5%	21 (2.8%)	212 (28.4%)	391 (52.4%)	119 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	34.9	3124^th of 4675 public elementary schools	33.2%		33.5	3192^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	31.3%	68	16.3	33.3		37.5	52.6					28.7	31.0								$11,928	$2,074	$9,855
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10200 Huntington Pl Dr	Houston	77099	Harris County	Alief Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 983-8338	549	51	10.7	92.3%	15 (2.7%)	91 (16.6%)	424 (77.2%)	14 (2.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31	3372^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	27.9%		36.1	3033^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	34.7%	339	23.1	39.0		41.5	36.1					27.4	35.0								$12,309	$2,158	$10,151

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Journey Pri

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Journey Pri?

Students at KIPP Journey Pri are 44% Hispanic, 43% African American, 9% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is KIPP Journey Pri a good school?

KIPP Journey Pri ranks 2456^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is KIPP Journey Pri in?

KIPP Texas Public Schools

How many students attend KIPP Journey Pri?

In the 2022-23 school year, 920 students attended KIPP Journey Pri.

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