Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
When we compared Kipp Dream Prep, which is a part of KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, with Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters, which is a part of KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Kipp Dream Prep has a regular student population of 929 with a 23.8 students/teacher ratio while Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters has 388 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19.5 students/teacher ratio.
Kipp Dream Prep 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 69 in student achievement, 76 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 78 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 Academy Of Arts & Letters earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 59 in student achievement, 67 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 68 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 69 |
| Student Progress | 76 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 78 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Kipp Dream Prep and Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Kipp Dream Prep is Hispanics who make up nearly 88.48% of student population, followed by African Americans (9.47%), Whites or Caucasians (1.18%), Native Americans (0.43%) and Two or More Races (0.32%). There is no Asians student in the school.
At Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters, Hispanics make up 87.11% of student population, followed by African Americans (5.93%), Whites or Caucasians (5.41%), Native Americans (0.77%) and Two or More Races (0.77%). There is no Asians student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Kipp Dream Prep’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 95.91% compared to 54.38% at Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters.
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 Dream Prep has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 52.53% of its student population compared to 58.51% at Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters.
Kipp Dream Prep has no gifted and talented student, while 7.86% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 48.76% students. Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters has no gifted and talented student, while 18.56% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 58.51% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.47% | 88 |
| Hispanic | 88.48% | 822 |
| White | 1.18% | 11 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.43% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 0.32% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 929 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 95.91% | 891 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 52.53% | 488 |
| Total Students | 100% | 929 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.93% | 23 |
| Hispanic | 87.11% | 338 |
| White | 5.41% | 21 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.77% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 388 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 54.38% | 211 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 58.51% | 227 |
| Total Students | 100% | 388 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 48.76% | 453 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 7.86% | 73 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.56% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100% | 929 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 58.51% | 227 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 18.56% | 72 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.03% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 388 |
39 teachers employed at Kipp Dream Prep have been teaching in the school for an average of about 4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.8 years. The 19 teachers at Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters have been serving the school for an average of 3.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Kipp Dream Prep no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Kipp Dream Prep there are 33 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
At Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters there are 11 female teachers and eight male teachers. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 7.69% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.77% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 63.85% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.69% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 39 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.05% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.57% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.05% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 60.30% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.03% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 84.62% | 33 |
| Male Teachers | 15.38% | 6 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 39 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.28% | 11 |
| Male Teachers | 44.72% | 9 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
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