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Kipp Academy Middle School vs. Step Charter Elementary School

Should you attend Kipp Academy Middle School or Step Charter Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Kipp Academy Middle School
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Step Charter Elementary School
11250 S Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
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%)

Step Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (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 292 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Step Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 97% 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
K-8
Total Students
480 students
292 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 Step Charter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Academy Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Step Charter Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 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 Step Charter Elementary School 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 Step Charter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Step Charter School District 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%)
#2270 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
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 Step Charter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
45-49%
(Top 50% 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 Step Charter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Step Charter School District 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)
60-64%
(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 Step Charter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Step Charter School District 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)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% 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 Step Charter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Step Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 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 Step Charter Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
35
Grade 1 Students
-
35
Grade 2 Students
-
39
Grade 3 Students
-
30
Grade 4 Students
-
30
Grade 5 Students
126
40
Grade 6 Students
121
40
Grade 7 Students
114
22
Grade 8 Students
119
21

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 Step Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Step Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
59%
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 Step Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Step Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
19%
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 Step Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Step Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
3%
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 Step Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Step Charter School District 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Step Charter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Step Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.59
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 Step Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Step Charter School District 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%
82%
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 Step Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Step Charter School District 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)
11%
(19-20 School Year Data)
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 Step Charter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Step Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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