Kipp Liberation College Prep (Closed 2021)

Serving 426 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Liberation College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
29%
49%
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(17-18)
41%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipp Liberation College Prep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
43%
53%
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Black
53%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
KIPP Inc Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • VISION: KIPP Liberation College Preparatory will mold young thinkers into scholars and service-oriented leaders through rigorous lessons, a data-driven culture, and student�centered teaching and learning. Students will be prepared for competitive academic environments through real-world research, character development, academic risk taking, engaging field lessons, and community service projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Liberation College Prep?
426 students attend Kipp Liberation College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kipp Liberation College Prep students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Liberation College Prep?
Kipp Liberation College Prep has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Liberation College Prep offer ?
Kipp Liberation College Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Liberation College Prep part of?
Kipp Liberation College Prep is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.

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