Serving 450 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6709 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters's ranking?
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters is ranked #6709 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters often compared to?
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Lettersis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Austin College Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters?
450 students attend Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters?
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters offer ?
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters part of?
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters is part of KIPP Texas School District.
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