Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ripley House Charter 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripley House Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ripley House Charter School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Ripley House Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripley House Charter School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7248 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripley House Charter School's ranking?
Ripley House Charter School is ranked #7248 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ripley House Charter School often compared to?
Ripley House Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony School Of Endeavor-houston, Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ripley House Charter School?
328 students attend Ripley House Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ripley House Charter School students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripley House Charter School?
Ripley House Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ripley House Charter School offer ?
Ripley House Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ripley House Charter School part of?
Ripley House Charter School is part of Bakerripley Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ripley House Charter School located?
Ripley House Charter School is located in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South Central Houston.
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