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#8511 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp Austin Obras
Elementary School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Austin, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5107 IH 35 S STE A, Austin, TX 78744
- Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Austin Obras score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Austin Obras 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uphaus Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| City School of TexasPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Houston ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Rodriguez ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 388 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #56 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 Obras is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Austin Obras
Kipp Austin Obras is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,511 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Austin Obras
What grades does Kipp Austin Obras serve?
Kipp Austin Obras serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Austin Obras?
Kipp Austin Obras has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Obras?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Austin Obras is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Austin Obras rank in TX?
Kipp Austin Obras ranks #8,511 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Austin Obras's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Austin Obras has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Obras?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Austin Obras has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Kipp Austin Obras a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Austin Obras is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Austin Obras a Title I school?
No, Kipp Austin Obras is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Austin Obras?
92.3% of students at Kipp Austin Obras 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (512) 651-2069
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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