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#3852 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
9636 MESA DR, Houston, TX 77078
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,838
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77078; 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 Voyage Academy for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 0.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Forest Brook MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| C E King MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 1,313 | Compare → |
| Michael R Null MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,094 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #19 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 Polaris Academy for Boys is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 348 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,852 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
What grades does Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys serve?
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys rank in TX?
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys ranks #3,852 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys 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 Polaris Academy for Boys?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys a Title I school?
No, Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys?
97.1% of students at Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (832) 230-0567
- Area population (ZIP 77078)
- 14,705
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 77078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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