KIPP Prime College Preparatory

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KIPP Prime College Preparatory ranks 959 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP Prime College Preparatory is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Houston, Texas, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (77.6% in 2022-2023).

While KIPP Prime College Preparatory has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools by SchoolDigger, with a 3-star rating, the school shows some relative strengths. Its students perform better in Reading than in Math, often outperforming the KIPP Texas Public Schools district average. Additionally, the school's English Learner students have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools in this subgroup for several years. However, the school's overall test scores lag behind state and district averages, with particularly low Math proficiency rates ranging from 12.61% to 41.67% across grades.

Compared to nearby traditional public middle schools, such as Hartman Middle, Deady Middle, and Ortiz Middle, KIPP Prime appears to be a higher-performing option, with lower dropout rates. However, the nearby Yes Prep - Hobby charter school outperforms KIPP Prime in many areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017

(832) 230-0578

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
959^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,165

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.9%

African American:

17.7%

White:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Prime College Preparatory ranks better than 59.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 21 ranked middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.57. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.9%), African American (17.7%), White (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Prime College Preparatory is 20.5. 11 middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Prime College Preparatory employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Prime College Preparatory is $11,165, which is the 3^rd highest among 21 middle schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Prime College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Prime College Preparatory 959^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See KIPP Prime College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

KIPP Texas Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Texas Public Schools 717^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Prime College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.04	1553^rd	2252	31.0%
2022	31.57	1583^rd	2254	29.8%
2023	34.35	1589^th	2330	31.8%
2024	53.57	959^th	2361	59.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	77.72	138^th	1592	91.3%
2022	61.67	412^th	1643	74.9%
2023	48.11	780^th	1720	54.7%
2024	66.45	393^rd	1760	77.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	21.45	1648^th	1712	3.7%
2022	26.12	1504^th	1757	14.4%
2023	54.02	565^th	1815	68.9%
2024	89.16	64^th	1881	96.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	46.80	1084^th	2172	50.1%
2022	40.36	1319^th	2220	40.6%
2023	44.74	1206^th	2251	46.4%
2024	69.62	412^th	2224	81.5%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.35	1338^th	2151	37.8%
2022	30.19	1630^th	2221	26.6%
2023	31.84	1631^st	2241	27.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.73	220^th	2118	89.6%
2022	63.58	513^th	2182	76.5%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	25.40	1681^st	2168	22.5%
2022	32.84	1545^th	2228	30.7%
2023	36.02	1457^th	2245	35.1%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	23.48	1058^th	1213	12.8%
2022	36.66	783^rd	1251	37.4%
2023	39.11	735^th	1273	42.3%
2024	64.97	316^th	1271	75.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.36	1104^th	2043	46.0%
2022	40.18	1228^th	2077	40.9%
2023	42.86	1196^th	2116	43.5%
2024	65.52	510^th	2108	75.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for KIPP Prime College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	3	26	1	303	1	2	336
2020	6	43	0	365	1	3	418
2021	5	63	1	342	2	6	419
2022	2	75	3	350	2	6	438
2023	3	84	2	336	2	6	433
2024	5	80	1	361	2	3	452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Prime College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	336	16.8	19.9	87.2
2020	418	21.2	19.6	69.4
2021	419	24.7	16.9	89.3
2022	438	17.2	25.3	87.7
2023	433	27.0	16.0	88.9
2024	452	22.0	20.5	79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP Prime College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	336	16.8	19.9	87.2
2020	418	21.2	19.6	69.4
2021	419	24.7	16.9	89.3
2022	438	17.2	25.3	87.7
2023	433	27.0	16.0	88.9
2024	452	22.0	20.5	79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP Prime College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,361 (12.6%)	$9,437 (87.4%)	$10,797
2020	$1,141 (10.7%)	$9,506 (89.3%)	$10,646
2021	$1,085 (9.7%)	$10,080 (90.3%)	$11,165

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Prime College Preparatory

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	336	433	28.9%
African American	26	84	223.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	303	336	10.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	3
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.2%	88.9%	1.7%

Schools Near KIPP Prime College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Prime College Preparatory	Public, Charter	5-8	8805 Ferndale	Houston	77017	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0578	452	22	20.5	79.2%	5 (1.1%)	80 (17.7%)	361 (79.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	53.6	959^th of 2361 public middle schools	59.4%		34.3	1589^th of 2330 public middle schools	31.8%	630	20.0	20.0	20.0	58.2				31.6	50.5	61.1	58.2	15.8	12.6	41.7		9.7	50.6	29.1	$11,165	$1,085	$10,080
Yes Prep - Hobby	Public, Charter	6-10	8787 Tallyho Rd	Houston	77061	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 842-5600	576	35	16.2	88.0%	9 (1.6%)	91 (15.8%)	472 (81.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.2	1419^th of 2361 public middle schools	39.9%		35.3	1558^th of 2330 public middle schools	33.1%	139				32.3	43.7	60.7	72.5		50.6	51.2	50.0		29.4	25.2	25.0		30.0	20.0	$20,857	$8,802	$12,056
Stevenson Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	9595 Winkler	Houston	77017	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 943-5700	1,117	64	17.4	91.6%	8 (0.7%)	51 (4.6%)	1,018 (91.1%)	33 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	43.6	1284^th of 2361 public middle schools	45.6%		33.7	1609^th of 2330 public middle schools	30.9%	325				59.4	98.1				48.7	39.8	50.8		35.9	17.7	40.0		42.3	27.2	$8,773	$994	$7,780
South Houston Intermediate	Public	7-8	900 College Ave	South Houston	77587	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0490	567	52	10.8	87.3%	20 (3.5%)	63 (11.1%)	470 (82.9%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	32.7	1642^nd of 2361 public middle schools	30.5%		22.4	1907^th of 2330 public middle schools	18.2%	265				96.3						39.7	45.0			12.9	25.7		32.7	25.2	$11,240	$1,255	$9,984
Rick Schneider Middle	Public	5-6	8420 Easthaven Blvd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0920	517	53	9.7	92.5%	19 (3.7%)	61 (11.8%)	429 (83.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)								(n/a)								41.0	47.3			34.8	15.2	95.1		15.5			$11,353	$1,630	$9,723
Ortiz Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6767 Telephone Rd	Houston	77061	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 845-5650	823	57	14.5	94.0%	7 (0.9%)	106 (12.9%)	694 (84.3%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	18.1	2069^th of 2361 public middle schools	12.4%		15.4	2104^th of 2330 public middle schools	9.7%	35				75.9					33.2	25.1	29.8		15.3	5.5	28.6		22.2	15.3	$10,290	$1,083	$9,207
Queens Intermediate	Public	7-8	1452 Queens St	Pasadena	77017	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0470	570	36	15.8	83.7%	11 (1.9%)	14 (2.5%)	540 (94.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	33.6	1618^th of 2361 public middle schools	31.5%		29.3	1737^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.5%	119				91.3						50.8	42.7			9.0	33.0		32.2	16.2	$11,762	$1,483	$10,279
Nelda Sullivan Middle	Public	5-6	1112 Queens Rd	Pasadena	77502	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-5420	514	42	12.1	93.6%	14 (2.7%)	12 (2.3%)	486 (94.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								40.9	42.5			31.4	15.8	73.0		13.6			$11,061	$1,113	$9,948
Early College Stem Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	2950 Broadway St	Houston	77017	Harris County	Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 640-3700	280	19	15.1	98.2%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	279 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.3	1519^th of 2361 public middle schools	35.7%		26.5	1799^th of 2330 public middle schools	22.8%	280				94.7					43.2	44.4	40.0		28.4	29.3	43.7		34.4	13.3	$13,188	$2,507	$10,681
Hartman Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	7111 Westover	Houston	77087	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 845-7435	766	76	10.0	95.2%	5 (0.7%)	185 (24.2%)	570 (74.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	32.7	1641^st of 2361 public middle schools	30.5%		15.5	2102^nd of 2330 public middle schools	9.8%	461				100.0	100.0				48.5	41.4	43.4		30.7	30.0	31.3		25.3	9.8	$9,581	$1,161	$8,420

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Prime College Preparatory

How many students attend KIPP Prime College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended KIPP Prime College Preparatory.

Is KIPP Prime College Preparatory a good school?

KIPP Prime College Preparatory ranks 959^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is KIPP Prime College Preparatory in?

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What is the racial makeup of KIPP Prime College Preparatory?

Students at KIPP Prime College Preparatory are 80% Hispanic, 18% African American, 1% White.

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