Tipps Elementary

Summary:

Tipps Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,028 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 363 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tipps Elementary faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic (66.93%) and economically disadvantaged (87.35%) student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with strong performance for African American and Native American students, but much lower performance for other subgroups, including Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students. The school's Gifted and Talented program is a bright spot, with a ranking in the top 1% of Texas elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Tipps Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates and rankings. However, the school's performance is comparable to or better than some nearby schools with similar student demographics, such as Lieder Elementary and Metcalf Elementary. The nearby Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston, a public charter school, significantly outperforms Tipps Elementary, suggesting that there may be opportunities to learn from the instructional practices and strategies used at this high-performing school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5611 Queenston Blvd
       Houston, TX  77084


(281) 345-3350

District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3472nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,339 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,028

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.1%
African American:
17.6%
Asian:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tipps Elementary ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 51st among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.1%), African American (17.6%), Asian (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tipps Elementary is 14.6. 28 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tipps Elementary is $10,339, which is the 22nd highest among 55 elementary schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tipps Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tipps Elementary 3472nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tipps Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) 363rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tipps Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.44 2046th 3465 41.0%
2005 46.25 2197th 3475 36.8%
2006 31.63 2789th 3476 19.8%
2007 54.31 1996th 3724 46.4%
2008 45.69 2385th 3768 36.7%
2009 45.39 2478th 3884 36.2%
2010 52.72 2187th 3937 44.5%
2011 56.27 2048th 4095 50.0%
2012 56.29 1910th 4206 54.6%
2013 56.68 1917th 4221 54.6%
2014 55.38 2025th 4260 52.5%
2015 37.10 3009th 4320 30.3%
2016 40.79 2801st 4286 34.6%
2017 40.69 2477th 4329 42.8%
2018 43.42 2344th 4359 46.2%
2019 43.48 2462nd 4479 45.0%
2021 31.97 3041st 4578 33.6%
2022 27.92 3483rd 4581 24.0%
2023 24.53 3726th 4647 19.8%
2024 29.41 3472nd 4675 25.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.53 847th 1046 19.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.45 2964th 3226 8.1%
2019 29.56 2710th 3333 18.7%
2021 25.44 2945th 3446 14.5%
2022 23.31 3059th 3487 12.3%
2023 19.52 3265th 3556 8.2%
2024 40.02 2198th 3638 39.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.95 1528th 3558 57.1%
2019 34.70 2444th 3684 33.7%
2021 33.62 2514th 3799 33.8%
2022 18.95 3730th 3952 5.6%
2023 31.15 3031st 4086 25.8%
2024 34.16 2959th 4261 30.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.58 1669th 4264 60.9%
2019 56.48 1602nd 4309 62.8%
2021 39.05 2798th 4451 37.1%
2022 39.49 2868th 4477 35.9%
2023 31.72 3415th 4521 24.5%
2024 41.81 2743rd 4560 39.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.92 2174th 4306 49.5%
2019 49.50 2084th 4348 52.1%
2021 32.41 3035th 4499 32.5%
2022 28.76 3501st 4561 23.2%
2023 25.76 3679th 4588 19.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
2021 74.32 712th 3006 76.3%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
2023 48.78 1979th 2980 33.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.66 2104th 4240 50.4%
2019 60.82 1286th 4295 70.1%
2021 51.49 1732nd 4331 60.0%
2022 44.43 2486th 4461 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.10 2500th 4319 42.1%
2019 36.04 2913th 4357 33.1%
2021 32.55 3000th 4498 33.3%
2022 27.87 3521st 4563 22.8%
2023 24.54 3740th 4585 18.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.89 494th 1005 50.8%
2019 57.82 444th 1009 56.0%
2021 43.55 585th 967 39.5%
2022 48.13 594th 957 37.9%
2023 42.36 690th 1015 32.0%
2024 64.32 385th 1035 62.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.74 1025th 2483 58.7%
2019 52.93 1021st 2515 59.4%
2021 52.54 960th 2444 60.7%
2022 52.46 993rd 2421 59.0%
2023 44.03 1291st 2443 47.2%
2024 53.50 985th 2421 59.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.90 2135th 4168 48.8%
2019 46.48 2229th 4188 46.8%
2021 35.20 2907th 4329 32.8%
2022 29.48 3450th 4376 21.2%
2023 25.89 3615th 4401 17.9%
2024 31.17 3330th 4431 24.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.87 22nd 23 4.3%
2019 37.72 17th 25 32.0%
2022 51.83 3rd 9 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Tipps Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.83 1404th 3127 55.1%
2019 34.46 2277th 3142 27.5%
2021 29.77 2369th 3082 23.1%
2022 22.15 2670th 3082 13.4%
2023 28.37 2480th 3106 20.2%
2024 48.32 1675th 3078 45.6%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, February 1, 2014

Open Quote Tipp is a great school. If you are concerned about your child,simply volunteer. Involvement is key to the school and children. New principal seems involved and caring. Mrs. Hillman in front office is always on top of things. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Open Quote My kids love Tipps Elementary. The children that got rezoned to a different school are upset and don't want to leave this school. The principle is great the facility is nice. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Open Quote NEVER send your child too Tipps. The school is unsafe and the staff is horrible!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tipps Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 172 160 51 490 3 n/a n/a 0 876
2005 171 172 73 577 2 n/a n/a 0 995
2006 182 237 84 670 2 n/a n/a 0 1175
2007 158 235 85 609 2 n/a n/a 0 1089
2008 142 253 89 639 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
2009 130 240 87 737 0 n/a n/a 0 1194
2010 157 266 83 750 1 n/a n/a 0 1257
2011 111 231 90 768 1 0 31 0 1232
2012 101 247 100 820 9 2 30 0 1309
2013 93 217 96 870 10 1 24 0 1311
2014 76 223 94 844 21 1 28 0 1287
2015 88 193 62 778 26 0 20 0 1167
2016 75 187 62 680 18 0 16 0 1038
2017 84 195 60 630 40 1 15 0 1025
2018 78 221 60 611 46 1 11 0 1028
2019 72 191 57 563 46 0 13 0 942
2020 70 204 58 596 45 1 10 0 984
2021 60 192 49 603 31 4 24 0 963
2022 47 211 41 664 19 0 25 0 1007
2023 44 211 43 688 16 0 26 0 1028
2024 30 181 40 741 10 0 26 0 1028

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 Tipps Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 876 56.6 15.5 60.6
2005 995 63.9 15.6 59.5
2006 1175 75.0 15.7 63.1
2007 1089 79.0 13.8 63
2008 1123 79.1 14.2 63
2009 1194 76.6 15.6 71.9
2010 1257 76.9 16.3 74.9
2011 1232 75.0 16.4 75.3
2012 1309 65.7 19.8 77.7
2013 1311 73.6 17.8 79.2
2014 1287 73.1 17.5 79.2
2015 1167 65.0 17.9 79.2
2016 1038 65.0 15.9 77.9
2017 1025 61.8 16.5 77.7
2018 1028 62.9 16.3 78.2
2019 942 57.1 16.4 88.5
2020 984 54.7 17.9 84.8
2021 963 68.9 13.9 87.9
2022 1007 68.3 14.7 91.5
2023 1028 63.1 16.2 87.4
2024 1028 70.2 14.6 91.2

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 Tipps Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 876 56.6 15.5 60.6
2005 995 63.9 15.6 59.5
2006 1175 75.0 15.7 63.1
2007 1089 79.0 13.8 63
2008 1123 79.1 14.2 63
2009 1194 76.6 15.6 71.9
2010 1257 76.9 16.3 74.9
2011 1232 75.0 16.4 75.3
2012 1309 65.7 19.8 77.7
2013 1311 73.6 17.8 79.2
2014 1287 73.1 17.5 79.2
2015 1167 65.0 17.9 79.2
2016 1038 65.0 15.9 77.9
2017 1025 61.8 16.5 77.7
2018 1028 62.9 16.3 78.2
2019 942 57.1 16.4 88.5
2020 984 54.7 17.9 84.8
2021 963 68.9 13.9 87.9
2022 1007 68.3 14.7 91.5
2023 1028 63.1 16.2 87.4
2024 1028 70.2 14.6 91.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tipps Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,262 (13.9%) $7,843 (86.1%) $9,105
2020 $1,028 (11.6%) $7,802 (88.4%) $8,830
2021 $1,656 (16.0%) $8,683 (84.0%) $10,339

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tipps Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2462nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3726th of 4647 Elementary schools
 25.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tipps Elementary)2631
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tipps Elementary)3121
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Tipps Elementary)011
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))2623
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tipps Elementary)00
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))612
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Tipps Elementary)4526
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4748
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tipps Elementary)4922
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4947
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Tipps Elementary)4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6061
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tipps Elementary)5438
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tipps Elementary)4926
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6341
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9421028
 9.1%
African American191211
 10.5%
American Indian4616
 65.2%
Asian5743
 24.6%
Hispanic563688
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White7244
 38.9%
Two or More Races1326
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%87.4%
 1.2%


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Tipps Elementary ranks 3472nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Tipps Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% Asian, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,028 students attended Tipps Elementary.


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