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 Nexus Primary School, which is a part of KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, with Kipp Dream Prep, which is a part of KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Kipp Nexus Primary School has a regular student population of 738 with a 21.2 students/teacher ratio while Kipp Dream Prep has 929 students and a student-teacher ratio of 23.8 students/teacher ratio.
Kipp Nexus Primary School 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 71 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 85 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 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 Dream Prep earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 69 in student achievement, 76 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 71 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 85 |
| Overall | 81 |
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 Nexus Primary School's two out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Kipp Dream Prep did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Kipp Nexus Primary School. They make up for 61.38% of student population, followed by African Americans (34.96%), Whites or Caucasians (1.76%), Two or More Races (1.36%) and Native Americans (0.54%). There is no Asians student in the school.
At Kipp Dream Prep, Hispanics make up 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.
Based on household incomes, the Kipp Nexus Primary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 91.46% compared to 95.91% at Kipp Dream 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 Nexus Primary School has 290 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 39.30% of student population. Kipp Dream Prep has significantly more ELLs at 488 or about 52.53% of student population.
Kipp Nexus Primary School has no gifted and talented student, while 4.07% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 38.75% students. 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.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 34.96% | 258 |
| Hispanic | 61.38% | 453 |
| White | 1.76% | 13 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.54% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 738 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.46% | 675 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 39.30% | 290 |
| Total Students | 100% | 738 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 38.75% | 286 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 4.07% | 30 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.87% | 21 |
| Total Students | 100% | 738 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 48.76% | 453 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 7.86% | 73 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.56% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100% | 929 |
34 teachers employed at Kipp Nexus Primary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 1.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 3.9 years. The 39 teachers at Kipp Dream Prep have been serving the school for an average of 4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Kipp Nexus Primary School 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, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Kipp Nexus Primary School there are 30 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one teacher is aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 5.19% | 2 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.41% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 74.64% | 26 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.76% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 3.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.76% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | 11.24% | 4 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| 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 |
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