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#1961 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 23% in state

Kipp Academy West

Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Sugarland, TX

A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

15022 OLD RICHMOND RD, Sugarland, TX 77498

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$13,447
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Kipp Academy West score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

89.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Academy West 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average700/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,394

Median home value

$281,600

Median rent

$1,831/mo

College educated

42.9%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77498; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–120.9 mi96Compare →
Kipp Journey Collegiate SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.66–101.5 mi585Compare →
Hodges Bend MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.56–81.6 mi851Compare →
Iltexas Westpark MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified7.26–82.2 mi444Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kipp Texas Public Schools

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#4 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 Academy West is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipp Academy West

Kipp Academy West is a public middle school in Sugarland, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 395 students in grades 6th-9th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,961 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Academy West

What grades does Kipp Academy West serve?

Kipp Academy West serves students in grades 6th through 9th.

How many students attend Kipp Academy West?

Kipp Academy West has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy West?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy West is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Academy West rank in TX?

Kipp Academy West ranks #1,961 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kipp Academy West's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Academy West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Academy West?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Academy West has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Kipp Academy West a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Academy West is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kipp Academy West a Title I school?

No, Kipp Academy West is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Academy West?

89.6% of students at Kipp Academy West 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
6th – 9th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 77498)
53,092
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
36.5
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 77498; 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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