Serving 1,020 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kipp Connect Houston Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Kipp Connect Houston Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Kipp Connect Houston Primary's student population of 1,020 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,020 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Kipp Connect Houston Primary ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Connect Houston Primary is 0.56, 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
#1615 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Kipp Connect Houston Primary is ranked #1615 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kipp Connect Houston Primary often compared to?
Kipp Connect Houston Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Accelerated Learning, Condit Elementary School, Baker-ripley Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Connect Houston Primary?
1,020 students attend Kipp Connect Houston Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kipp Connect Houston Primary students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Connect Houston Primary?
Kipp Connect Houston Primary has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Connect Houston Primary offer ?
Kipp Connect Houston Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kipp Connect Houston Primary part of?
Kipp Connect Houston Primary is part of KIPP Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Connect Houston Primary located?
Kipp Connect Houston Primary is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
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