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 Intrepid Preparatory and Kipp Aspire Academy. 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 Intrepid Preparatory’s regular student population is 480 with a 24.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Kipp Aspire Academy is 507 students and a 27.8 students/teacher ratio.
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory 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 74 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 74 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 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 Aspire Academy also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 62 in student achievement, 84 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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 Intrepid Preparatory and Kipp Aspire Academy are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Kipp Intrepid Preparatory is Hispanics who make up nearly 96.04% of student population, followed by African Americans (2.71%), Whites or Caucasians (0.83%), Native Americans (0.21%) and Two or More Races (0.21%). There is no Asians student in the school.
At Kipp Aspire Academy, Hispanics make up 95.66% of student population, followed by African Americans (1.78%), Whites or Caucasians (1.58%), Native Americans (0.79%) and Two or More Races (0.20%). There is no Asians student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Kipp Intrepid Preparatory’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 87.08% compared to 86.59% at Kipp Aspire Academy.
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 Intrepid Preparatory has 182 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 37.92% of student population. Kipp Aspire Academy has slightly more ELLs at 195 or about 38.46% of student population.
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory has no gifted and talented student, while 6.88% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 36.88% students. Kipp Aspire Academy has no gifted and talented student, while 12.82% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 37.48% students.
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory's 19 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 1.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 3.5 years. Teachers at Kipp Aspire Academy, numbering 18 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 2.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Kipp Intrepid Preparatory no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, one teacher only has worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Kipp Aspire Academy 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, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight 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 Intrepid Preparatory there are 12 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Kipp Aspire Academy there are nine female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 14 teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
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