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Kipp Truth Academy
Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Dallas, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1545 S EWING AVE, Dallas, TX 75216
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Truth Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Truth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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
$37,613
Median home value
$138,900
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boude Storey MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Hector P Garcia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Barbara M Manns Middle DaepEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–9 | 1.8 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Oak Cliff Faith Family AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,468 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #38 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 Truth Academy is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Truth Academy
Kipp Truth Academy is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 441 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,436 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Truth Academy
What grades does Kipp Truth Academy serve?
Kipp Truth Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Truth Academy?
Kipp Truth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Truth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Truth Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Truth Academy rank in TX?
Kipp Truth Academy ranks #5,436 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Truth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Truth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Truth Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Truth Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Truth Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Truth Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Truth Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Truth Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Truth Academy?
95.0% of students at Kipp Truth 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (972) 323-4215
- Area population (ZIP 75216)
- 54,556
- Area average commute
- 29 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 75216; 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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