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Kipp Academy Middle School vs. Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston

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School Overview

School
Kipp Academy Middle School
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
6270 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kipp Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 480 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Academy Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 853 students in grades 6-12, Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-12
Total Students
480 students
853 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Academy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Academy Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Academy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2887 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#1162 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Academy Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
69%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston with the average graduation rate observed in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kipp Academy Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston by grade.
Grade 5 Students
126
-
Grade 6 Students
121
174
Grade 7 Students
114
153
Grade 8 Students
119
150
Grade 9 Students
-
120
Grade 10 Students
-
101
Grade 11 Students
-
77
Grade 12 Students
-
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kipp Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kipp Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Academy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Academy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Academy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the KIPP Texas Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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