Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory (Closed 2023)

Serving 429 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 5-8
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
59%
49%
(17-18)
56%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory?
429 students attend Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory?
Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory offer ?
Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory part of?
Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.

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