Serving 861 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Zenith Academy 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 was 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)37%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
73%
13%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Zenith Academy?
861 students attend Kipp Zenith Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kipp Zenith Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Zenith Academy?
Kipp Zenith Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Zenith Academy offer ?
Kipp Zenith Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Zenith Academy part of?
Kipp Zenith Academy is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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