Below Average
#6470 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp Austin Brave
High School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Austin, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5107 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, Austin, TX 78744
- Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kipp Austin Brave score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 24% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kipp Austin Brave 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
$78,474
Median home value
$307,000
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony School of Excellence - AustinCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| The Excel Center for Adults - South AustinCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Kipp Generations CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 584 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #45 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 Brave is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Austin Brave
Kipp Austin Brave is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 581 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,470 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Austin Brave
What grades does Kipp Austin Brave serve?
Kipp Austin Brave serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp Austin Brave?
Kipp Austin Brave has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Brave?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Brave is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Austin Brave rank in TX?
Kipp Austin Brave ranks #6,470 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Austin Brave's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Austin Brave has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Brave?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Austin Brave has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Kipp Austin Brave a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Austin Brave is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Austin Brave a Title I school?
No, Kipp Austin Brave is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Austin Brave?
87.8% of students at Kipp Austin Brave 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (512) 651-2225
- Area population (ZIP 78744)
- 51,069
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 78744; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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