Serving 324 students in grades 5-7, Kipp Academy West Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
40%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Inc Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Academy West Middle School?
324 students attend Kipp Academy West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kipp Academy West Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Academy West Middle School?
Kipp Academy West Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Academy West Middle School offer ?
Kipp Academy West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Kipp Academy West Middle School part of?
Kipp Academy West Middle School is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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