KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY

KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter middle school with about 222 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th 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 11 teachers, KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public charter school located in the Southeast Houston area, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network, the school operates on a college-preparatory model designed to equip students from historically underserved communities with the academic skills and character traits necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school is characterized by a structured learning environment, a longer school day, and a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics. Beyond academics, KIPP Prime focuses heavily on building a supportive school culture that encourages resilience, self-advocacy, and leadership. By maintaining high expectations and fostering close relationships between teachers, students, and families, the campus aims to close the opportunity gap and ensure that every student is prepared to navigate the path to and through college.

For more information, contact KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (832) 328-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8805 FERNDALE
HOUSTON, TX 77017
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KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 222 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:
222
Teachers:
11.27
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

* 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 222 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.1%
Black or African American
5.0%
Two or more races
0.5%
White
0.5%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.