Middle Schools in KIPP Texas Public Schools

The KIPP Texas Public Schools network includes 18 middle schools serving grades 5-8 across Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Sugar Land, with a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.

Performance varies widely across the network. KIPP Academy West in Sugar Land is the standout, ranking in the 84th percentile with test scores far above state averages, though it serves a more affluent population than its peers. KIPP Academy Middle in Houston is another strong performer at the 78th percentile, excelling in Reading and Algebra I. At the other end, KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters and KIPP Austin Beacon Prep rank in the 11th and 13th percentiles respectively, with critically low test scores. KIPP Truth Academy in Dallas has the highest dropout rate at 2.9% and ranks in the 12th percentile. Notably, KIPP Nexus Middle has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 21st to the 55th percentile, while KIPP Austin College Prep has declined significantly.

Across the network, Reading proficiency generally outpaces Math, and Social Studies is a consistent weakness, with an average 8th-grade proficiency of only 22.5% compared to the state average of 31.69%. Higher spending does not guarantee success—KIPP Paseo Preparatory School spends the most per student ($14,285) but ranks in the 37th percentile, while KIPP Academy Middle spends less ($10,179) and ranks much higher. The Austin schools consistently underperform relative to the rest of the network, suggesting regional challenges. For parents, KIPP Academy West and KIPP Academy Middle are the top choices, while schools like KIPP Spirit College Prep show strong upward trends worth watching.