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#3854 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
Kipp Climb Academy
Elementary School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8805 FERNDALE, Houston, TX 77017
- Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Climb Academy score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Climb Academy 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 Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$53,750
Median home value
$146,600
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| South Houston ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Lewis ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Matthys ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 520 | 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.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #21 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 Climb Academy is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Climb Academy
Kipp Climb Academy is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 826 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,854 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Climb Academy
What grades does Kipp Climb Academy serve?
Kipp Climb Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Climb Academy?
Kipp Climb Academy has an enrollment of approximately 826 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Climb Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Climb Academy is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Climb Academy rank in TX?
Kipp Climb Academy ranks #3,854 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Climb Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Climb Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Climb Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Climb Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kipp Climb Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Climb Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Climb Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Climb Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Climb Academy?
96.6% of students at Kipp Climb Academy 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
- 826
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (832) 230-0578
- Area population (ZIP 77017)
- 30,797
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 77017; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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