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Kipp Austin College Prep

Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Austin, TX

A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

Charter

8004 CAMERON RD, Austin, TX 78754

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$13,447
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Kipp Austin College Prep score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

93.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Austin College 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dobie MiddleEnrollment path unverified2.26–81.3 mi544Compare →
Webb MiddleEnrollment path unverified2.36–81.3 mi532Compare →
Texas Empowerment AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.53–121.5 mi253Compare →
Kipp Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified7.65–8Not available480Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Kipp Texas Public Schools

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#51 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 College Prep is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipp Austin College Prep

Kipp Austin College Prep is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 465 students in grades 5th-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,090 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Austin College Prep

What grades does Kipp Austin College Prep serve?

Kipp Austin College Prep serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Kipp Austin College Prep?

Kipp Austin College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin College Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin College Prep is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Austin College Prep rank in TX?

Kipp Austin College Prep ranks #8,090 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kipp Austin College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Austin College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 College Prep?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Austin College Prep has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kipp Austin College Prep a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Austin College 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 College Prep a Title I school?

No, Kipp Austin College Prep is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Austin College Prep?

93.8% of students at Kipp Austin College 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
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 78754)
31,410
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
34.2
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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