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#1861 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 22% in state

Knippa School

School · Knippa ISD · Knippa, TX

A school in Knippa, TX where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 99, Knippa, TX 78870

  • Math 66% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+22.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Knippa School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44%

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 Knippa School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low206/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,070

Median home value

$177,700

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Knippa ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Knippa School is listed in KNIPPA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Knippa School

Knippa School is a public school in Knippa, TX, part of Knippa ISD, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,861 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Knippa School

What grades does Knippa School serve?

Knippa School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Knippa School?

Knippa School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Knippa School?

The student-teacher ratio at Knippa School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Knippa School rank in TX?

Knippa School ranks #1,861 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Knippa School's MySchoolScout rating?

Knippa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Knippa School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Knippa School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Knippa School a charter school?

No, Knippa School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Knippa School a Title I school?

No, Knippa School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knippa School?

44.0% of students at Knippa School 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 – 12th
Enrollment
398
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Uvalde County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 78870)
1,225
Area median age
39.8
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 78870; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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