Serving 908 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Sharp Prep ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Sharp Prep's student population of 908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
908 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Sharp Prep ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Sharp Prep is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2664 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Sharp Prep's ranking?
Kipp Sharp Prep is ranked #2664 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Sharp Prep?
908 students attend Kipp Sharp Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kipp Sharp Prep students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Sharp Prep?
Kipp Sharp Prep has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Sharp Prep offer ?
Kipp Sharp Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Sharp Prep part of?
Kipp Sharp Prep is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools School District.
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