Very Good
#2123 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 25% in state
Kipp Journey Collegiate School
Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Sugarland, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14030 FLORENCE RD, Sugarland, TX 77498
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Journey Collegiate School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Journey Collegiate School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average700/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,394
Median home value
$281,600
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77498; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 6–9 | 1.5 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Holub MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| Sugar Land MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 995 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #8 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 Journey Collegiate School is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Journey Collegiate School
Kipp Journey Collegiate School is a public middle school in Sugarland, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 585 students in grades 6th-10th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,123 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Journey Collegiate School
What grades does Kipp Journey Collegiate School serve?
Kipp Journey Collegiate School serves students in grades 6th through 10th.
How many students attend Kipp Journey Collegiate School?
Kipp Journey Collegiate School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Journey Collegiate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Journey Collegiate School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Journey Collegiate School rank in TX?
Kipp Journey Collegiate School ranks #2,123 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Journey Collegiate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Journey Collegiate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Journey Collegiate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Journey Collegiate School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kipp Journey Collegiate School a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Journey Collegiate School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Journey Collegiate School a Title I school?
No, Kipp Journey Collegiate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Journey Collegiate School?
90.9% of students at Kipp Journey Collegiate School 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
- 6th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (281) 900-0490
- Area population (ZIP 77498)
- 53,092
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 77498; 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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