Serving 843 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Connect 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)68%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)51%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Connect Primary?
843 students attend Kipp Connect Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kipp Connect Primary students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Connect Primary?
Kipp Connect Primary has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Connect Primary offer ?
Kipp Connect Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Connect Primary part of?
Kipp Connect Primary is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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