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#5118 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp Aspire Academy
Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · San Antonio, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
239 STARK ST, San Antonio, TX 78204
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Aspire Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Aspire 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 San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), 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
$54,667
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Tafolla MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Christus Santa RosaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–9 | 1.4 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Kipp Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 5–8 | Not available | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #36 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 Aspire Academy is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Aspire Academy
Kipp Aspire Academy is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 512 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,118 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Aspire Academy
What grades does Kipp Aspire Academy serve?
Kipp Aspire Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Aspire Academy?
Kipp Aspire Academy has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Aspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Aspire Academy is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Aspire Academy rank in TX?
Kipp Aspire Academy ranks #5,118 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Aspire Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Aspire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Aspire Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Aspire Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Aspire Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Aspire Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Aspire Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Aspire Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Aspire Academy?
87.9% of students at Kipp Aspire 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
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (210) 735-7300
- Area population (ZIP 78204)
- 11,944
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 78204; 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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