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#8314 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Austin, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8509 FM 969 BLDG A, Austin, TX 78724
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters 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 Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 10Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$76,906
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,454/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78724; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Health Professions College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 6–10 | 2.3 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Decker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Garcia YmlaEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Dailey MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 814 | 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
- #54 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 Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 450 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,314 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
What grades does Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters serve?
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters rank in TX?
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters ranks #8,314 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters a Title I school?
No, Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
92.7% of students at Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters 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
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (512) 501-3640
- Area population (ZIP 78724)
- 29,326
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 78724; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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