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#3344 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 39% in state
Kipp 3d Academy
Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 TIDWELL DR, Houston, TX 77022
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp 3d Academy score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp 3d Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,386
Median home value
$197,200
Median rent
$1,047/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,454 | Compare → |
| George I Sanchez NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Henry MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| H S Ahead AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #12 of 56
- District spending per student
- $13,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp 3d Academy is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp 3d Academy
Kipp 3d Academy is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 494 students in grades 5th-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,344 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp 3d Academy
What grades does Kipp 3d Academy serve?
Kipp 3d Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp 3d Academy?
Kipp 3d Academy has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp 3d Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp 3d Academy is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp 3d Academy rank in TX?
Kipp 3d Academy ranks #3,344 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp 3d Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp 3d Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp 3d Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp 3d Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp 3d Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp 3d Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp 3d Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp 3d Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp 3d Academy?
95.5% of students at Kipp 3d Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (832) 230-0566
- Area population (ZIP 77022)
- 26,135
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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