Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Austin Obras 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Austin Obras's student population of 469 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Austin Obras 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 Obras is 0.17, 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
#7970 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Obras's ranking?
Kipp Austin Obras is ranked #7970 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Austin Obras?
469 students attend Kipp Austin Obras.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kipp Austin Obras students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Austin Obras?
Kipp Austin Obras has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Austin Obras offer ?
Kipp Austin Obras offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Austin Obras part of?
Kipp Austin Obras is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools School District.
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