Kipp Peace Elementary School

5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Peace 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Peace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Kipp Peace Elementary School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
641 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp Peace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Peace Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6372 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
37%
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30-34%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipp Peace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
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Black
71%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Peace Elementary School's ranking?
Kipp Peace Elementary School is ranked #6372 out of 8,079 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Peace Elementary School?
641 students attend Kipp Peace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kipp Peace Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Peace Elementary School?
Kipp Peace Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Peace Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Peace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Peace Elementary School part of?
Kipp Peace Elementary School is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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