Serving 964 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Legacy Preparatory 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 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
964 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
43%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Legacy Preparatory School?
964 students attend Kipp Legacy Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kipp Legacy Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Legacy Preparatory School?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Legacy Preparatory School offer ?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Legacy Preparatory School part of?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory School is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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