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KIPP Nexus Middle

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KIPP Nexus Middle ranks 1051 st of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 5-8

1051^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 55% of Texas middle schools

Summary

KIPP Nexus Middle in Houston, TX, is a charter school serving 432 students in grades 5 through 8 within the KIPP Texas Public Schools district, located in the 77092 zip code where over 88% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school is in the midst of a powerful transformation. After ranking in the bottom 20th percentile statewide just two years ago, KIPP Nexus has surged to the 55th percentile, earning a solid 3-star rating. Its greatest strength is exceptional support for students who need it most. The school ranks in the 81st percentile for Special Education students and the 77th percentile for low-income students, dramatically outperforming nearby schools like Clifton Middle and Williams Middle, which serve similar demographics but rank in the bottom 10-20% of the state. KIPP Nexus also maintains a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate, compared to 7.1% at Black Middle and 4.0% at Williams Middle, showing a strong commitment to keeping every student on track.

While KIPP Nexus is not yet a top-tier school, its trajectory is unmistakably upward. In 8th grade, students are now performing at or above state averages in Reading (58.42% proficient) and Social Studies (34.31% proficient, above the state average of 31.69%). The school is closing the gap with higher-performing neighborhood schools like Hamilton Middle and Black Middle, a significant achievement given its higher poverty rate. Note that Cornerstone Academy in Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd) is a selective magnet school ranking in the 100th percentile, so it is not a comparable neighborhood school. For parents seeking a middle school that is rapidly improving and excels at supporting diverse learners, KIPP Nexus is a rising star worth serious consideration.

432

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,395

Per pupil spending ?

88.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4211 Watonga Blvd
Houston, TX 77092

(832) 230-0553

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.4%

African American:

25.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2021 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2021

✓Above the Texas median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (41% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Algebra I scores 25 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Texas avg48%

1,051^st of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 23 pts since 2021

From bottom 32% (2021) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 18Middle Schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools

587^th of 951KIPP Texas Public Schools among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.7	1051 of 2335	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.1	1101 of 2344	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	25.3	1877 of 2372	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.6	1931 of 2330	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.3	1552 of 2254	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.7	1530 of 2252	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	445 of 1295	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.3	257 of 997	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	35.0	848 of 1280	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.4	1061 of 1273	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.3	889 of 1251	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.2	706 of 1213	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	57.4	669 of 2182	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.4	199 of 2118	90.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	66.4	313 of 1428	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	35.4	1148 of 1770	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.5	959 of 1720	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.1	588 of 1643	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.2	212 of 1592	86.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	1011 of 2240	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.7	877 of 1825	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.5	1775 of 2242	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.1	1926 of 2241	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.9	1417 of 2221	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.2	1472 of 2151	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.6	698 of 2141	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.2	460 of 1731	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	31.7	1537 of 2119	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.5	1604 of 2116	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.8	1051 of 2077	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.2	1107 of 2043	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.0	522 of 2253	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	72.7	292 of 1820	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	35.2	1513 of 2235	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.9	1744 of 2251	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.0	1168 of 2220	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.6	1154 of 2172	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	1038 of 2253	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.5	700 of 1818	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	25.4	1787 of 2246	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.0	1868 of 2245	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.2	1628 of 2228	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.6	1492 of 2168	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.6	381 of 1956	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	78.8	149 of 1568	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	51.7	759 of 1891	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	15.8	1778 of 1815	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	20.9	1674 of 1757	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	24.2	1531 of 1712	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)81st percentile+26 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)78th percentile+25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile+22 vs school

At Risk (2022)69th percentile+38 vs school

Hispanic (2026)67th percentile+12 vs school

African American (2026)66th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)55th percentile~ school

Male (2026)54th percentile~ school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading50%-7 vs state

Mathematics35%-5 vs state

Social Studies34%+3 vs state

Algebra I29%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I 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 Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
KIPP Nexus Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	4211 Watonga Blvd	Houston	77092	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0553	432	23	18.4	88.2%	6 (1.4%)	112 (25.9%)	304 (70.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	49.7	1051^st of 2335 public middle schools	55.0%		49.1	1101^st of 2344 public middle schools	53.0%	50		29.4			41.9	51.4	46.2	58.4	39.8	33.6	31.1		34.3	$7,395
Black Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1575 Chantilly	Houston	77018	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 613-2505	1,364	69	19.7	56.3%	320 (23.5%)	193 (14.1%)	794 (58.2%)	17 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	34 (2.5%)	65.3	608^th of 2335 public middle schools	74.0%		57.4	863^rd of 2344 public middle schools	63.2%	255		85.3	97.8			61.8	64.3	67.3		44.7	6.6	54.1	35.4	$8,546
Clifton Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6001 Golden Forest Dr	Houston	77092	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 613-2516	363	25	14.4	98.9%	15 (4.1%)	40 (11.0%)	297 (81.8%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25.8	1857^th of 2335 public middle schools	20.5%		13.8	2174^th of 2344 public middle schools	7.3%	317		39.0				35.2	39.6	36.4		25.8		48.0	9.1	$12,355
Landrum Middle	Public	6-8	2200 Ridgecrest	Houston	77055	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-3700	698	55	12.6	91.0%	21 (3.0%)	26 (3.7%)	632 (90.5%)	9 (1.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	30.9	1687^th of 2335 public middle schools	27.8%		20.6	2007^th of 2344 public middle schools	14.4%	320		86.3				44.0	48.3	43.8		26.0	13.6	44.1	9.2	$11,420
Hoffman Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6101 W Little York Rd	Houston	77091	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 613-7670	643	59	10.9	84.4%	5 (0.8%)	153 (23.8%)	472 (73.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	12	2216^th of 2335 public middle schools	5.1%		9.4	2239^th of 2344 public middle schools	4.5%	23		82.4				21.1	32.1	38.4		10.0	3.7	22.2	7.5	$12,570
Drew Academy	Public, Magnet	7-8	1910 W Little York Rd	Houston	77091	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0360	363	40	9.1	85.1%	4 (1.1%)	196 (54.0%)	155 (42.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	39.4	1416^th of 2335 public middle schools	39.4%		29.6	1744^th of 2344 public middle schools	25.6%	328		91.7					45.5	61.9			3.2	31.3	31.4	$12,926
Williams Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6100 Knox St	Houston	77091	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2600	352	28	12.4	99.7%	6 (1.7%)	147 (41.8%)	192 (54.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	46.6	1156^th of 2335 public middle schools	50.5%		16.3	2117^th of 2344 public middle schools	9.7%	961		100.0				35.6	40.8	44.4		26.4	25.3	66.7	50.5	$17,045
Houston Academy	Public, Magnet	5-6	8103 Carver Rd	Houston	77088	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-7745	372	34	11.0	88.2%	5 (1.3%)	184 (49.5%)	167 (44.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)								(n/a)	28.6				42.4	47.5			29.8	30.3				$12,600
H S Ahead Academy	Public	6-8	5320 Yale	Houston	77091	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2643	151	8	19.0	97.4%	2 (1.3%)	58 (38.4%)	88 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	35.1	1560^th of 2335 public middle schools	33.2%		6.9	2276^th of 2344 public middle schools	2.9%	716		44.9		40.0		80.0	39.1	38.3		20.0		20.0	28.6	$16,174
Cornerstone Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	9016 Westview Dr	Houston	77055	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 251-1600	423	28	15.0	15.1%	192 (45.4%)	8 (1.9%)	134 (31.7%)	67 (15.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	99.4	6^th of 2335 public middle schools	99.7%		99.1	8^th of 2344 public middle schools	99.7%	2		94.3				98.5	96.6	98.6		96.2		98.0	91.7	$8,576

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Nexus Middle

Is KIPP Nexus Middle a good school?

KIPP Nexus Middle ranks 1051^st of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend KIPP Nexus Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 432 students attended KIPP Nexus Middle.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Nexus Middle?

Students at KIPP Nexus Middle are 70% Hispanic, 26% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

What district is KIPP Nexus Middle in?

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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