Kipp Middle School vs. Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
Should I attend Kipp Middle School or Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Middle School 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Serving 822 students in grades 6-12, Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-12
Total Students
463 students
822 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2590 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2380 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Graduation Rate
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≥90%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
114
-
Grade 6 Students
122
145
Grade 7 Students
114
153
Grade 8 Students
113
155
Grade 9 Students
-
126
Grade 10 Students
-
98
Grade 11 Students
-
78
Grade 12 Students
-
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
2%
16%
% Hispanic
61%
45%
% Black
34%
22%
% White
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15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
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2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%