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#4018 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 47% in state
Kipp Nexus Pri
Elementary School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4211 WATONGA BLVD, Houston, TX 77092
- Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Nexus Pri score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 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 19% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kipp Nexus Pri 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$56,741
Median home value
$222,800
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77092; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Southwest Schools Mangum EL CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Smith ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Wainwright ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #24 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 Nexus Pri is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Nexus Pri
Kipp Nexus Pri is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 819 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,018 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Nexus Pri
What grades does Kipp Nexus Pri serve?
Kipp Nexus Pri serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Nexus Pri?
Kipp Nexus Pri has an enrollment of approximately 819 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Nexus Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Nexus Pri is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Nexus Pri rank in TX?
Kipp Nexus Pri ranks #4,018 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Nexus Pri's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Nexus Pri has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Nexus Pri?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Nexus Pri has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kipp Nexus Pri a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Nexus Pri is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Nexus Pri a Title I school?
No, Kipp Nexus Pri is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Nexus Pri?
92.6% of students at Kipp Nexus Pri 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
- 819
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (832) 230-0553
- Area population (ZIP 77092)
- 36,185
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 77092; 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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