Serving 71 students in grades 5, Kipp North Forest Lower School 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 was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
51%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Inc Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp North Forest Lower School?
71 students attend Kipp North Forest Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kipp North Forest Lower School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp North Forest Lower School?
Kipp North Forest Lower School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp North Forest Lower School offer ?
Kipp North Forest Lower School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Kipp North Forest Lower School part of?
Kipp North Forest Lower School is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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