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#8158 of 8,552 schools in TX
Ripley House Middle Campus
Middle School · Bakerripley Community Schools · Houston, TX
A Bakerripley Community Schools charter middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4450 HARRISBURG BLVD, Houston, TX 77011
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ripley House Middle Campus score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ripley House Middle Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 76Very 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
$49,163
Median home value
$187,100
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at RuskEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Navarro MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Project Chrysalis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Community Services-secEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 107 | 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.
Bakerripley Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,638NCES 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.
Ripley House Middle Campus is listed in BAKERRIPLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripley House Middle Campus
Ripley House Middle Campus is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Bakerripley Community Schools, serving approximately 168 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,158 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripley House Middle Campus
What grades does Ripley House Middle Campus serve?
Ripley House Middle Campus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ripley House Middle Campus?
Ripley House Middle Campus has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley House Middle Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley House Middle Campus is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripley House Middle Campus rank in TX?
Ripley House Middle Campus ranks #8,158 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ripley House Middle Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripley House Middle Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Ripley House Middle Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripley House Middle Campus has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Ripley House Middle Campus a charter school?
Yes, Ripley House Middle Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ripley House Middle Campus a Title I school?
No, Ripley House Middle Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ripley House Middle Campus?
74.4% of students at Ripley House Middle Campus 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (713) 315-6480
- Area population (ZIP 77011)
- 15,681
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 77011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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