Serving 898 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Sharp College Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)58%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Sharp College Prep?
898 students attend Kipp Sharp College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kipp Sharp College Prep students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Sharp College Prep?
Kipp Sharp College Prep has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Sharp College Prep offer ?
Kipp Sharp College Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Sharp College Prep part of?
Kipp Sharp College Prep is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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