Kipp Middle School vs. Smith Elementary School
Should I attend Kipp Middle School or Smith Elementary School? 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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Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
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 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Smith Elementary School 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
PK-4
Total Students
463 students
650 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2590 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#6158 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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74
Kindergarten Students
-
94
Grade 1 Students
-
123
Grade 2 Students
-
115
Grade 3 Students
-
117
Grade 4 Students
-
127
Grade 5 Students
114
-
Grade 6 Students
122
-
Grade 7 Students
114
-
Grade 8 Students
113
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
61%
63%
% Black
34%
24%
% White
n/a
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.52
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%