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.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average middle schools: Kipp Sharpstown College Prep and Kipp Connect Preparatory. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Kipp Sharpstown College Prep’s regular student population is 789 with a 21.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Kipp Connect Preparatory is 979 students and a 20.2 students/teacher ratio.
Kipp Sharpstown College Prep earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 77 in student achievement, 86 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 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 Connect Preparatory also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 79 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 84 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 86 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 87 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Kipp Sharpstown College Prep's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Social Studies. Kipp Connect Preparatory’s two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Kipp Sharpstown College Prep is Hispanics who make up nearly 79.85% of student population, followed by African Americans (12.17%), Whites or Caucasians (3.80%), Asians (2.41%), Native Americans (0.89%) and Two or More Races (0.89%).
At Kipp Connect Preparatory, Hispanics make up 69.66% of student population, followed by Asians (17.77%), African Americans (7.05%), Whites or Caucasians (4.49%), Native Americans (0.51%) and Two or More Races (0.51%).
Based on household incomes, Kipp Sharpstown College Prep’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 95.56% compared to 72.73% at Kipp Connect Preparatory.
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 Sharpstown College Prep has 467 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 59.19% of student population. Kipp Connect Preparatory has significantly more ELLs at 665 or about 67.93% of student population.
Kipp Sharpstown College Prep has no gifted and talented student, while 8.75% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 58.43% students. Kipp Connect Preparatory has no gifted and talented student, while 8.17% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 65.47% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.17% | 96 |
| Hispanic | 79.85% | 630 |
| White | 3.80% | 30 |
| Asian | 2.41% | 19 |
| Native American | 0.89% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 789 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 95.56% | 754 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 59.19% | 467 |
| Total Students | 100% | 789 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.05% | 69 |
| Hispanic | 69.66% | 682 |
| White | 4.49% | 44 |
| Asian | 17.77% | 174 |
| Native American | 0.51% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 979 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 72.73% | 712 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 67.93% | 665 |
| Total Students | 100% | 979 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 58.43% | 461 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 8.75% | 69 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.74% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100% | 789 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 65.47% | 641 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 8.17% | 80 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.06% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 979 |
Kipp Sharpstown College Prep's 36 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.7 years. Teachers at Kipp Connect Preparatory, numbering 48 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 1.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Kipp Sharpstown College Prep no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, two teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Kipp Connect Preparatory no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 30 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Kipp Sharpstown College Prep there are 23 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
At Kipp Connect Preparatory there are 27 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one teacher is aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has seven staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 5.21% | 2 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.86% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 53.97% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.96% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 8.68% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.45% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 62.60% | 30 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.26% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 63.01% | 23 |
| Male Teachers | 36.71% | 13 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.20% | 27 |
| Male Teachers | 43.80% | 21 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
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