KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREP

KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREP is a Title I public charter middle school with about 426 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREP has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREP, located on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Houston, Texas, is a public charter middle school that operates as part of the well-known KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network. The school serves students in grades 5 through 8 with a primary mission of preparing them for success in college and beyond. By focusing on a "college-preparatory" curriculum, the school emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of strong study habits to help bridge the achievement gap for students in the surrounding community.

Beyond the classroom, KIPP Liberation is characterized by a structured school culture that prioritizes high expectations, student leadership, and community involvement. The school typically utilizes an extended school day and year to provide additional learning time, which allows for deeper exploration of core subjects as well as extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive environment that values resilience and achievement, the school aims to empower its students to become active, responsible citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of higher education and their future careers.

For more information, contact KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREP at (832) 260-0567 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5400 MLK JR BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77021
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KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREP is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 426 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
426
Teachers:
22.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 426 students

Black or African American
53.3%
Hispanic/Latino
43.4%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.