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#8403 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Austin, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5107 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, Austin, TX 78754
- Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Austin Beacon Prep score 21% 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 59 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Austin Beacon Prep 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$92,964
Median home value
$318,900
Median rent
$1,704/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78754; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendez MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Bedichek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Valor South AustinCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| John P Ojeda MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 788 | 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
- #55 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 Beacon Prep is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 447 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,403 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
What grades does Kipp Austin Beacon Prep serve?
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Austin Beacon Prep?
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Beacon Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Austin Beacon Prep rank in TX?
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep ranks #8,403 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Austin Beacon Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Beacon Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Austin Beacon Prep has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Kipp Austin Beacon Prep a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Austin Beacon Prep a Title I school?
No, Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Austin Beacon Prep?
93.5% of students at Kipp Austin Beacon Prep 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
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (512) 651-1918
- Area population (ZIP 78754)
- 31,410
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 78754; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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