Kipp Destiny Middle School

3663 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75237
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Bottom 50%
Serving 373 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Destiny Middle 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 6% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Destiny Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Kipp Destiny Middle School's student population of 373 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp Destiny Middle 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 Destiny Middle School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#7527 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
37%
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24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
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Black
73%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Destiny Middle School's ranking?
Kipp Destiny Middle School is ranked #7527 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Destiny Middle School?
373 students attend Kipp Destiny Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kipp Destiny Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Destiny Middle School?
Kipp Destiny Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Destiny Middle School offer ?
Kipp Destiny Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Destiny Middle School part of?
Kipp Destiny Middle School is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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