Below Average
#7070 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp Austin Comunidad
Elementary School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Austin, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
8004 CAMERON RD, Austin, TX 78754
- Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Austin Comunidad score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Austin Comunidad 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Pickle ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Austin Achieve Northeast ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 903 | Compare → |
| Cedars International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 349 | Compare → |
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
- #47 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 Comunidad is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Austin Comunidad
Kipp Austin Comunidad is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,070 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Austin Comunidad
What grades does Kipp Austin Comunidad serve?
Kipp Austin Comunidad serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Austin Comunidad?
Kipp Austin Comunidad has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Comunidad?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Comunidad is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Austin Comunidad rank in TX?
Kipp Austin Comunidad ranks #7,070 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Austin Comunidad's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Austin Comunidad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Comunidad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Austin Comunidad has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Kipp Austin Comunidad a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Austin Comunidad is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Austin Comunidad a Title I school?
No, Kipp Austin Comunidad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Austin Comunidad?
91.0% of students at Kipp Austin Comunidad 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (512) 501-3911
- 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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