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#3345 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 39% in state

Kipp Zenith Academy

Elementary School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX

A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

Charter

11000 SCOTT ST, Houston, TX 77047

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$13,447
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Kipp Zenith Academy score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
38%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (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

95.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Zenith 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$73,947

Median home value

$224,200

Median rent

$1,719/mo

College educated

37.2%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodson SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–50.4 mi489Compare →
Law ELEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–50.7 mi519Compare →
Reynolds ELEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.0 mi286Compare →
Reve Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.2PK–71.2 mi218Compare →

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
#13 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 Zenith Academy is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipp Zenith Academy

Kipp Zenith Academy is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 858 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,345 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Zenith Academy

What grades does Kipp Zenith Academy serve?

Kipp Zenith Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Kipp Zenith Academy?

Kipp Zenith Academy has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Zenith Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Zenith Academy is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Zenith Academy rank in TX?

Kipp Zenith Academy ranks #3,345 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kipp Zenith Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Zenith Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Zenith Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Zenith Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Kipp Zenith Academy a charter school?

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

Is Kipp Zenith Academy a Title I school?

No, Kipp Zenith Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Zenith Academy?

95.1% of students at Kipp Zenith 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
858
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 77047)
35,248
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
34.1
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 77047; 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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