Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Destiny Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Top Rankings
Kipp Destiny Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7873 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
89%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Destiny Elementary School's ranking?
Kipp Destiny Elementary School is ranked #7873 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Destiny Elementary School?
413 students attend Kipp Destiny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kipp Destiny Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Destiny Elementary School?
Kipp Destiny Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Destiny Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Destiny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Destiny Elementary School part of?
Kipp Destiny Elementary School is part of KIPP Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Destiny Elementary School located?
Kipp Destiny Elementary School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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