Serving 328 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys?
328 students attend Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys?
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys offer ?
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys part of?
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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