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#3009 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 35% in state

Kipp Sharp Prep

Elementary School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX

A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8430 WESTGLEN, Houston, TX 77063

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$13,447
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Students at Kipp Sharp Prep score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

88.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Sharp Prep 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$54,509

Median home value

$281,300

Median rent

$1,334/mo

College educated

48.4%

Homeownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Briarmeadow CharterEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–80.1 mi580Compare →
Draw AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.0PK–80.4 mi677Compare →
Montessori Learning CottagePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.4 mi10Compare →
Piney Point ELEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.6 mi1,276Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Kipp Texas Public Schools

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#10 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 Sharp Prep is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipp Sharp Prep

Kipp Sharp Prep is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 1,024 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,009 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Sharp Prep

What grades does Kipp Sharp Prep serve?

Kipp Sharp Prep serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kipp Sharp Prep?

Kipp Sharp Prep has an enrollment of approximately 1,024 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sharp Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sharp Prep is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Sharp Prep rank in TX?

Kipp Sharp Prep ranks #3,009 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kipp Sharp Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Sharp Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Sharp Prep?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Sharp Prep has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Kipp Sharp Prep a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Sharp Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kipp Sharp Prep a Title I school?

No, Kipp Sharp Prep is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Sharp Prep?

88.6% of students at Kipp Sharp Prep 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 – 5th
Enrollment
1,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
Area population (ZIP 77063)
39,994
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
35.2
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 77063; 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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