Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
When we compared Kipp Paseo Preparatory School, which is a part of KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, with Kipp Austin Beacon Prep, which is a part of KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School’s regular student population is 436 with a 16.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Kipp Austin Beacon Prep is 393 students and a 16.2 students/teacher ratio.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 65 in student achievement, 71 in school progress and 71 in closing performance gaps. It scored 71 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Kipp Austin Beacon Prep earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 59 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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| Student Achievement | 65 |
| Student Progress | 71 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 71 |
| Overall | 71 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep's one out of seven distinction is in with 25% student progress. Kipp Paseo Preparatory School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Kipp Paseo Preparatory School is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.83% of student population, followed by African Americans (4.59%), Whites or Caucasians (3.67%), Native Americans (0.69%) and Two or More Races (0.23%). There is no Asians student in the school.
At Kipp Austin Beacon Prep, Hispanics make up 92.62% of student population, followed by African Americans (4.33%), Whites or Caucasians (2.04%), Asians (0.51%), Native Americans (0.25%) and Two or More Races (0.25%).
Based on household incomes, the Kipp Paseo Preparatory School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 91.06% compared to 92.88% at Kipp Austin Beacon Prep.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Kipp Paseo Preparatory School has a slightly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 60.09% of its student population compared to 63.36% at Kipp Austin Beacon Prep.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School has no gifted and talented student, while 12.61% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 59.86% students. Kipp Austin Beacon Prep has no gifted and talented student, while 19.34% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 63.10% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.59% | 20 |
| Hispanic | 90.83% | 396 |
| White | 3.67% | 16 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.69% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 0.23% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 436 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.06% | 397 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 60.09% | 262 |
| Total Students | 100% | 436 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.33% | 17 |
| Hispanic | 92.62% | 364 |
| White | 2.04% | 8 |
| Asian | 0.51% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.25% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.25% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 393 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 92.88% | 365 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 63.36% | 249 |
| Total Students | 100% | 393 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 59.86% | 261 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 12.61% | 55 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.72% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 436 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 63.10% | 248 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 19.34% | 76 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.12% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 393 |
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School's 27 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5 years. Teachers at Kipp Austin Beacon Prep, numbering 24 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 2.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Kipp Paseo Preparatory School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Kipp Austin Beacon Prep has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, two teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Kipp Paseo Preparatory School there are 14 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Kipp Austin Beacon Prep there are 14 female teachers and nine male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.89% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 7.41% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 51.85% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.48% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 27 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.89% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 7.85% | 2 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.55% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 42.56% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 23.55% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 24 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 52.22% | 14 |
| Male Teachers | 47.41% | 13 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 27 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.57% | 15 |
| Male Teachers | 38.84% | 9 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 24 |
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