Serving 456 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters 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 Austin Of Arts & Letters is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5075 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters's ranking?
Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters is ranked #5075 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters often compared to?
Kipp Austin Of Arts & Lettersis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Austin College Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters?
456 students attend Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters?
Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters offer ?
Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters part of?
Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools School District.
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