Kipp Texas Public Schools School District
School District · Houston, Texas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
56
23 elem, 21 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
56
23 elem, 21 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Kipp Texas Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kipp Texas Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
Houston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kipp Sharpstown College Prep
Houston · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kipp Houston H S
Houston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#621 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,447
+$479 vs Texas median
District size
34,111 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Kipp Texas Public Schools ranks #621 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Kipp Texas Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 54 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kipp Connect Houston Pri (8.1/10), Kipp Sharpstown College Prep (8.1/10), and Kipp Houston H S (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kipp Texas Public Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kipp Texas Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Kipp Texas Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (54 of 56). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kipp Connect Houston Pri | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Kipp Sharpstown College Prep | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Kipp Houston H S | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Kipp Academy West | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Kipp Unity Pri | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Kipp Journey Collegiate School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Kipp Generations Collegiate | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Kipp Academy Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Kipp Shine Prep | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Kipp Sharp Prep | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 56 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kipp Texas Public Schools
Kipp Texas Public Schools is a Houston, Texas school district serving 56 schools. The district educates 34,111 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $13,447 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Kipp Texas Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kipp Sharpstown College Prep, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Kipp Texas Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.
The district includes 23 elementary schools , 21 middle schools , and 11 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kipp Texas Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kipp Texas Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Kipp Texas Public Schools
56 schools Elementary Schools 23
Middle Schools 21
High Schools 11
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Houston
- Total Enrollment
- 34,111
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,788
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Kipp Texas Public Schools has 56 schools in total — 23 elementary, 21 middle, and 11 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kipp Texas Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Kipp Texas Public Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Kipp Texas Public Schools spends $13,447 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kipp Texas Public Schools is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Kipp Sharpstown College Prep is the highest-rated school in Kipp Texas Public Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Across schools in Kipp Texas Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kipp Texas Public Schools compare to other districts in Texas?
Kipp Texas Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 56 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.4%
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- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
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- Richardson ISD (55)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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