Kipp Prime College Preparatory

8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Prime College Preparatory 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 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Prime College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kipp Prime College Preparatory's student population of 452 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Kipp Prime College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Prime College Preparatory is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6500 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
41%
45%
51%
31%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
80%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Prime College Preparatory's ranking?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory is ranked #6500 out of 8,188 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Prime College Preparatory?
452 students attend Kipp Prime College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kipp Prime College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Prime College Preparatory?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Prime College Preparatory offer ?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Prime College Preparatory part of?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory is part of KIPP Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Prime College Preparatory located?
Kipp Prime College Preparatory is located in the Meadowbrook And Allendale neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Meadowbrook And Allendale.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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