Serving 860 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Explore Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)58%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)57%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Inc Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Explore Academy?
860 students attend Kipp Explore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Explore Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Explore Academy?
Kipp Explore Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Explore Academy offer ?
Kipp Explore Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Explore Academy part of?
Kipp Explore Academy is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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