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.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average elementary schools: Kipp Sharp 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 Sharp Prep has a regular student population of 1,078 with a 23.7 students/teacher ratio while Kipp Connect Preparatory has 979 students and a student-teacher ratio of 20.2 students/teacher ratio.
Kipp Sharp 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 78 in student achievement, 87 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 85 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 | 78 |
| Student Progress | 87 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 85 |
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. Except for Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Kipp Sharp Prep earned one out of seven distinctions. 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, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Kipp Sharp Prep. They make up for 64.19% of student population, followed by African Americans (18.74%), Asians (9.18%), Whites or Caucasians (5.38%), Two or More Races (1.86%) and Native Americans (0.65%).
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 Sharp Prep’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 90.72% 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 Sharp Prep has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 71.99% of its student population compared to 67.93% at Kipp Connect Preparatory.
Kipp Sharp Prep has no gifted and talented student, while 8.44% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 70.87% 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 | 18.74% | 202 |
| Hispanic | 64.19% | 692 |
| White | 5.38% | 58 |
| Asian | 9.18% | 99 |
| Native American | 0.65% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,078 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.72% | 978 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 71.99% | 776 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,078 |
| 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 | 70.87% | 764 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 8.44% | 91 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.20% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,078 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 65.47% | 641 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 8.17% | 80 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.06% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 979 |
45 teachers employed at Kipp Sharp Prep have been teaching in the school for an average of about 4.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5.4 years. The 48 teachers at Kipp Connect Preparatory 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 Sharp Prep no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six 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 Sharp Prep there are 39 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three 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 | 0.44% | 0 |
| 10 - 20 years | 11.84% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.90% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 50.44% | 23 |
| Beginning Teacher | 13.16% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| 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 | 86.84% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | 12.94% | 6 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| 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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