Serving 253 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 was 17% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6998 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
18%
54%
Black
81%
13%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #6998 out of 8,096 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Destiny Middle School?
253 students attend Kipp Destiny Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kipp Destiny Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 16:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Destiny Middle School located?
Kipp Destiny Middle School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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