Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory
Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory serves 429 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 429 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory is 0.28, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 59% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 56% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | KIPP Inc Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kipp Sharpstown College Preparatory is Empowerment High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Briarmeadow Charter (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kipp Sharp College Prep (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Kipp Sharp College Prep Charter School Grades: PK-4 | 898 students
0.2 miles
8430 Westglen
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3000 0.2 PK-4 898 - Houston Briarmeadow Charter Math: 69% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 612 students10
0.3 miles
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500 0.3 PK-8 612 - Houston Draw Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 282 students10
0.4 miles
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729 0.4 K-3 282 - Houston Draw Academy Upper Elementary School Charter School Grades: 4-8 | 233 students
0.5 miles
3903 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729 0.5 4-8 233 - Houston Piney Point Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,201 student10
0.6 miles
8921 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 917-3610 0.6 PK-5 1,201
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